Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9
Key Takeaway
Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 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 | 46 ft (taller than 94.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 144 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 617 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,295 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00687 |
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 Pickens County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9?
Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9 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 W/S Str. #9?
Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD Pickens County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9 built?
Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 W/S Str. #9?
Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9 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 W/S Str. #9?
Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9 has a dam height of 46 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 W/S Str. #9 last inspected?
Long Swamp Creek W/S Str. #9 was last inspected on January 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.