Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28
Key Takeaway
Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,420 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00094 |
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
Banks County Board of Commissioners;Broad River S&wcd-Washington
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28?
Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 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 Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28?
Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 is owned by Banks County Board of Commissioners;Broad River S&wcd-Washington (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 built?
Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28?
Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 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 Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28?
Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 has a dam height of 26 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 Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 last inspected?
Middle Fork Broad River WS Str # 28 was last inspected on October 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.