Cane Creek Watershed Structure No. 4
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 Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,004 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02681 |
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
MERIWETHER COUNTY
Local Government
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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.