Quick answer
For water damage in Lake Arrowhead, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a leak at the meter or in the street, call Lake Arrowhead Utility Company at 770-345-5411. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours, before mold sets in.
Do this first
After-hours water lines.
- Shut off the water. Close your main valve. Lake Arrowhead has its own water company, so if the leak is at the meter or in the street, call Lake Arrowhead Utility Company at 770-345-5411. Tell the gate who is coming so the restoration crew can get in.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. Crawlspaces, basements, and slab homes with carpet hold moisture longer than they look.
Creeks and low roads can flood within hours of a hard rain. Never drive or walk through moving water. Creek and river floodwater can carry sewage and septic runoff, so treat it as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in Lake Arrowhead
540 acres
The size of Lake Arrowhead, about 2 miles west of downtown Waleska. It reaches depths of 80 feet and sits at 1,020 feet above sea level, below Bear Mountain.
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Its own water company
Lake Arrowhead Utility Company supplies the community's water from artesian groundwater wells and runs the Lake Arrowhead water reclamation facility. Its office is at 2421 Lake Arrowhead Drive.
Source: Lake Arrowhead Utility Company
Lost Town
The valley was known locally as Lost Town and was first settled in the 1840s. The land was bought in the 1960s, and the gated community opened in the early 1970s.
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Homes in 30183
The median home in ZIP 30183 was built in 1996; 19% were built before 1980 and 85% are owner-occupied.
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Flash flood warnings in Cherokee County
The National Weather Service issued 24 flash flood warnings that included Cherokee County from 2016 through November 11, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Ball Ground page.
Cost and insurance in Lake Arrowhead
How much does water damage restoration cost in Lake Arrowhead?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Lake or creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Lakefront basements and second homes found days after a leak take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Lake Arrowhead
The company that answers handles lakefront basements, leaks in second homes that sit empty, and hillside runoff, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Lake Arrowhead questions
Who handles water in Lake Arrowhead?
Lake Arrowhead Utility Company, not the City of Waleska. Call 770-345-5411 for a leak at the meter or in the street. A leak on your side of the meter is the owner's to fix.
Can a restoration crew get through the gate?
Yes, once you add them. The community is gated with security around the clock, so call the gate or use your guest list before the crew arrives.
Which ZIP code does this page cover?
ZIP 30183. Lake Arrowhead is a gated community in Waleska, in Cherokee County. For the rest of the town, see the Waleska page.
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