Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8
Key Takeaway
Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 60 ft (taller than 97.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 533 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,202 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00705 |
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
Limestone Valley SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8?
Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 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 Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8?
Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 built?
Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8?
Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 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 Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8?
Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 has a dam height of 60 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 Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 last inspected?
Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 was last inspected on January 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.