Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 73 ft (taller than 98.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 447 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,279 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00624 |
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
Limestone Valley SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam?
Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam 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 Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam?
Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam built?
Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam?
Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam 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 Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam?
Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam has a dam height of 73 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 Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam last inspected?
Cartecay River W/S Str. #7 Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.