Grove River WS Str # 59
Key Takeaway
Grove River WS Str # 59 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 50 ft (taller than 95.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,872 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01834 |
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;Broad River S&wcd-Washington
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grove River WS Str # 59?
Grove River WS Str # 59 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 WS Str # 59?
Grove River WS Str # 59 is owned by Banks County Board of Commissioners;Broad River S&wcd-Washington (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grove River WS Str # 59 built?
Grove River WS Str # 59 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 WS Str # 59?
Grove River WS Str # 59 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 WS Str # 59?
Grove River WS Str # 59 has a dam height of 50 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 WS Str # 59 last inspected?
Grove River WS Str # 59 was last inspected on October 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.