Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2
Key Takeaway
Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 98.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 422 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,841 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02138 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Upper Chattahoochee River, Soil & Water Conservation District
State Government
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Low Hazard 32 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2?
Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2?
Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River, Soil & Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 built?
Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2?
Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2?
Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 has a dam height of 65 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 last inspected?
Amicalola Creek WS Str # 2 was last inspected on March 29, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.