Noonday Creek WS Str # 15
Key Takeaway
Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 397 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 455 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01488 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cobb County SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Noonday Creek WS Str # 15?
Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Noonday Creek WS Str # 15?
Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 is owned by Cobb County SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 built?
Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Noonday Creek WS Str # 15?
Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 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 Noonday Creek WS Str # 15?
Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 has a dam height of 34 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 Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 last inspected?
Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 was last inspected on April 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.