Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4

COLD SPRING BRANCH· Meriwether, Georgia· Built 1966· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area2,004 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDGA02681

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 6, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MERIWETHER COUNTY

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4?

Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 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 Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4?

Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 is owned by MERIWETHER COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 built?

Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4?

Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 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 Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4?

Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 has a dam height of 32 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 Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 last inspected?

Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4 was last inspected on June 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.