Etowah River WS Str # 13
Key Takeaway
Etowah River WS Str # 13 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 96.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 654 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,097 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00141 |
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
Etowah Water & Sewer Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Etowah River WS Str # 13?
Etowah River WS Str # 13 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 Etowah River WS Str # 13?
Etowah River WS Str # 13 is owned by Etowah Water & Sewer Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Etowah River WS Str # 13 built?
Etowah River WS Str # 13 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Etowah River WS Str # 13?
Etowah River WS Str # 13 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 Etowah River WS Str # 13?
Etowah River WS Str # 13 has a dam height of 51 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 Etowah River WS Str # 13 last inspected?
Etowah River WS Str # 13 was last inspected on March 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.