Barrett Street Dam
Key Takeaway
Barrett Street Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07130 |
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
Stream, Barrett
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barrett Street Dam?
Barrett Street Dam 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 Barrett Street Dam?
Barrett Street Dam is owned by Stream, Barrett (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barrett Street Dam built?
Barrett Street Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Barrett Street Dam?
Barrett Street Dam has a dam height of 18 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.