Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44
Key Takeaway
Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44 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 | 76 ft (taller than 98.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 868 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12,251 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00096 |
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
Upper Chattahoochee River Swcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44?
Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44 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 W/S Str. #44?
Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River Swcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44 built?
Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44 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 Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44?
Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44 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 W/S Str. #44?
Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44 has a dam height of 76 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 W/S Str. #44 last inspected?
Middle Fork Broad River W/S Str. #44 was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.