Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure)
Key Takeaway
Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) is classified as significant hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1847 and is 179 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 25,837 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1847 (179 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06398 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Augusta, Georgia
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure)?
Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure)?
Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) is owned by City of Augusta, Georgia (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) built?
Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) was completed in 1847, making it 179 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 Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure)?
Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure)?
Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) has a dam height of 26 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 Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) last inspected?
Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Above Bulkhead Structure) was last inspected on March 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.