Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25
Key Takeaway
Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 is classified as unknown in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 71 ft (taller than 98.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 409 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 758 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00643 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Blue Ridge Mountain SWCD;Towns County
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25?
Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25?
Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 is owned by Blue Ridge Mountain SWCD;Towns County (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 built?
Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25?
Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 has a dam height of 71 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 Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 last inspected?
Hightower Creek W/S Str. #25 was last inspected on March 16, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.