Etowah River W/S Str. #4
Key Takeaway
Etowah River W/S Str. #4 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 643 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,637 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06129 |
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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Low Hazard 34 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Etowah River W/S Str. #4?
Etowah River W/S Str. #4 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 W/S Str. #4?
Etowah River W/S Str. #4 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 W/S Str. #4 built?
Etowah River W/S Str. #4 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 W/S Str. #4?
Etowah River W/S Str. #4 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 W/S Str. #4?
Etowah River W/S Str. #4 has a dam height of 33 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 W/S Str. #4 last inspected?
Etowah River W/S Str. #4 was last inspected on June 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.