Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49
Key Takeaway
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 204 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02034 |
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
Cannon, Sam B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49?
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 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 Watershed Structure No. 49?
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 is owned by Cannon, Sam B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 built?
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Watershed Structure No. 49?
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 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 Watershed Structure No. 49?
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 has a dam height of 37 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 Watershed Structure No. 49 last inspected?
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 was last inspected on March 26, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.