Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7
Key Takeaway
Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 217 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19,300 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01694 |
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
Wayne County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7?
Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 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 Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7?
Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 is owned by Wayne County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 built?
Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7?
Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 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 Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7?
Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 has a dam height of 18 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 Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 last inspected?
Little Satilla Creek WS Str #7 was last inspected on April 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.