Potato Creek WS Str # 115
Key Takeaway
Potato Creek WS Str # 115 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9,656 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01048 |
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
Lamar County SWCD Lamar County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Potato Creek WS Str # 115?
Potato Creek WS Str # 115 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 Potato Creek WS Str # 115?
Potato Creek WS Str # 115 is owned by Lamar County SWCD Lamar County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Potato Creek WS Str # 115 built?
Potato Creek WS Str # 115 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 # 115?
Potato Creek WS Str # 115 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 # 115?
Potato Creek WS Str # 115 has a dam height of 35 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 # 115 last inspected?
Potato Creek WS Str # 115 was last inspected on February 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.