Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1
Key Takeaway
Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 95.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,736 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00537 |
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 S & Wcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1?
Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 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 Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1?
Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River S & Wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 built?
Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1?
Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 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 Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1?
Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 has a dam height of 47 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 Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 last inspected?
Middle Oconee- Walnut Creek Str No 1 was last inspected on October 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.