Marbury Creek WS # 3
Key Takeaway
Marbury Creek WS # 3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 532 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00602 |
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
Barrow County Commissioners;Oconee River S & Wcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Marbury Creek WS # 3?
Marbury Creek WS # 3 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 Marbury Creek WS # 3?
Marbury Creek WS # 3 is owned by Barrow County Commissioners;Oconee River S & Wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marbury Creek WS # 3 built?
Marbury Creek WS # 3 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 Marbury Creek WS # 3?
Marbury Creek WS # 3 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 Marbury Creek WS # 3?
Marbury Creek WS # 3 has a dam height of 31 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 Marbury Creek WS # 3 last inspected?
Marbury Creek WS # 3 was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.