Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30
Key Takeaway
Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 96.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12,973 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00409 |
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
Broad River S&wcd-Washington
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30?
Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 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 Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30?
Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 is owned by Broad River S&wcd-Washington (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 built?
Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30?
Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 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 Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30?
Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 has a dam height of 53 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 Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 last inspected?
Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 was last inspected on October 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.