North Broad River WS Str # 28
Key Takeaway
North Broad River WS Str # 28 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00509 |
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
Broad River Soil & Water Conservation District Franklin County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Broad River WS Str # 28?
North Broad River WS Str # 28 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 North Broad River WS Str # 28?
North Broad River WS Str # 28 is owned by Broad River Soil & Water Conservation District Franklin County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Broad River WS Str # 28 built?
North Broad River WS Str # 28 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 North Broad River WS Str # 28?
North Broad River WS Str # 28 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 North Broad River WS Str # 28?
North Broad River WS Str # 28 has a dam height of 36 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 North Broad River WS Str # 28 last inspected?
North Broad River WS Str # 28 was last inspected on June 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.