Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Fayette, Georgia· Built 1969· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA)
Dam Length3,960 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage215 acre-ft
Normal Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDGA03842

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 27, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Fulton County Public Works Department

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam?

Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam 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 Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam?

Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam is owned by Fulton County Public Works Department (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam built?

Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam 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 Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam?

Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam?

Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam last inspected?

Morning Creek Wpcp Polishing Pond Dam was last inspected on November 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.