Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam

HARD LABOR CREEK· Walton, Georgia· 97 ft tall
High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. 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 97 ft (taller than 99.4% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Max Storage76.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA05821

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam?

Hard Labor Creek Reservoir 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 Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam?

Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam is owned by Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam?

Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 97 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 Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam last inspected?

Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.