Head of Chattooga River Dike 4
Key Takeaway
Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 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 | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA83655 |
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
Town Of Trion
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Head of Chattooga River Dike 4?
Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 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 Head of Chattooga River Dike 4?
Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 is owned by Town Of Trion (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 built?
Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Head of Chattooga River Dike 4?
Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 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 Head of Chattooga River Dike 4?
Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 has a dam height of 15 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 Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 last inspected?
Head of Chattooga River Dike 4 was last inspected on September 29, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.