Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 561 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05449 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Heard County Water Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam?
Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam?
Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam is owned by Heard County Water Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam built?
Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam?
Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam?
Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.