Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3
Key Takeaway
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,020 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04290 |
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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Low Hazard 46 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 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 Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3 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 Watershed No. 3 built?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Watershed No. 3?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 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 Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3 has a dam height of 40 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 Watershed No. 3 last inspected?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek Watershed No. 3 was last inspected on October 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.