Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,980 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01646 |
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
Pine Mountain SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam?
Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam 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 Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam?
Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam is owned by Pine Mountain SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam built?
Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam?
Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam 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 Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam?
Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam last inspected?
Palmetto Creek W/S Str. # 1 Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.