Cartecay River WS Str # 8
Key Takeaway
Cartecay River WS Str # 8 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 98.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00625 |
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
Limestone Valley S&wcd
State Government
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Unknown 31 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Cartecay River WS Str # 8?
Cartecay River WS Str # 8 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 Cartecay River WS Str # 8?
Cartecay River WS Str # 8 is owned by Limestone Valley S&wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cartecay River WS Str # 8 built?
Cartecay River WS Str # 8 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 WS Str # 8?
Cartecay River WS Str # 8 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 WS Str # 8?
Cartecay River WS Str # 8 has a dam height of 65 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 WS Str # 8 last inspected?
Cartecay River WS Str # 8 was last inspected on January 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.