Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam
Key Takeaway
Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 213 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12,250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01832 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Banks County Board of Commissioners;City of Commerce
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam?
Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam?
Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam is owned by Banks County Board of Commissioners;City of Commerce (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam built?
Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam?
Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam 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 Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam?
Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam 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 Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam last inspected?
Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.