Cedar Creek WS Str # 9
Key Takeaway
Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 57 ft (taller than 97.4% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04493 |
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
Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cedar Creek WS Str # 9?
Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 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 Cedar Creek WS Str # 9?
Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 is owned by Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 built?
Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Cedar Creek WS Str # 9?
Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cedar Creek WS Str # 9?
Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 has a dam height of 57 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 Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 last inspected?
Cedar Creek WS Str # 9 was last inspected on January 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.