Etowah River WS Str # 32
Key Takeaway
Etowah River WS Str # 32 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 73 ft (taller than 98.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00547 |
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
Upper Chattahoochee River S & Wcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Etowah River WS Str # 32?
Etowah River WS Str # 32 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 # 32?
Etowah River WS Str # 32 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River S & Wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Etowah River WS Str # 32 built?
Etowah River WS Str # 32 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 Etowah River WS Str # 32?
Etowah River WS Str # 32 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 # 32?
Etowah River WS Str # 32 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 Etowah River WS Str # 32 last inspected?
Etowah River WS Str # 32 was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.