North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5
Key Takeaway
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 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 | 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00469 |
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 and Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 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 Fork Broad River WS Str # 5?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 is owned by Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 built?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 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 North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 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 Fork Broad River WS Str # 5?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 has a dam height of 38 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 Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 last inspected?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 5 was last inspected on February 21, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.