Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19
Key Takeaway
Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 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 | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 284 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00655 |
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
Upper Chattahoochee River SWCD Habersham County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19?
Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 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 Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19?
Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River SWCD Habersham County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 built?
Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19?
Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 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 Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19?
Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 has a dam height of 31 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 Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 last inspected?
Hazel Creek W/S Str. #19 was last inspected on March 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.