Euharlee Creek Structure # 76
Key Takeaway
Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 90.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,285 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01156 |
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
Ingram, Buell
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Euharlee Creek Structure # 76?
Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 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 Euharlee Creek Structure # 76?
Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 is owned by Ingram, Buell (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 built?
Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Euharlee Creek Structure # 76?
Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 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 Euharlee Creek Structure # 76?
Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 has a dam height of 39 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 Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 last inspected?
Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 was last inspected on March 26, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.