Potato Creek WS Str # 103
Key Takeaway
Potato Creek WS Str # 103 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 591 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,280 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01047 |
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
Lamar County SWCD Lamar County BOC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Potato Creek WS Str # 103?
Potato Creek WS Str # 103 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 Potato Creek WS Str # 103?
Potato Creek WS Str # 103 is owned by Lamar County SWCD Lamar County BOC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Potato Creek WS Str # 103 built?
Potato Creek WS Str # 103 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Potato Creek WS Str # 103?
Potato Creek WS Str # 103 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 Potato Creek WS Str # 103?
Potato Creek WS Str # 103 has a dam height of 29 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 Potato Creek WS Str # 103 last inspected?
Potato Creek WS Str # 103 was last inspected on October 1, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.