Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6
Key Takeaway
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 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 | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,641 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04327 |
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
Oconee River S & Wcd Jackson County Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 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 WS Structure # 6?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 is owned by Oconee River S & Wcd Jackson County Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 built?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 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 Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 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 WS Structure # 6?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 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 Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 last inspected?
Middle Oconee-Walnut Creek WS Structure # 6 was last inspected on July 28, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.