Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3
Key Takeaway
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 97.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 291 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,341 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00636 |
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
Limestone Valley S & Wcd
State Government
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Low Hazard 21 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3?
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 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 Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3?
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3 is owned by Limestone Valley S & Wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3 built?
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3?
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 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 Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3?
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3 has a dam height of 57 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 Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3 last inspected?
Mountaintown Creek WS Str # 3 was last inspected on July 1, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.