Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48
Key Takeaway
Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04574 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Coosa River SWCD Polk County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48?
Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48?
Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 is owned by Coosa River SWCD Polk County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 built?
Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48?
Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 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 Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48?
Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 has a dam height of 30 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 Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 last inspected?
Big Cedar Creek WS Str # 48 was last inspected on March 24, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.