Potato Creek W/S Str. #33
Key Takeaway
Potato Creek W/S Str. #33 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 | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 685 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01060 |
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
Pike County Board of Commissioners;Towaliga River SWCD
State Government
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Unknown 41 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Potato Creek W/S Str. #33?
Potato Creek W/S Str. #33 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 W/S Str. #33?
Potato Creek W/S Str. #33 is owned by Pike County Board of Commissioners;Towaliga River SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Potato Creek W/S Str. #33 built?
Potato Creek W/S Str. #33 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 Potato Creek W/S Str. #33?
Potato Creek W/S Str. #33 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 W/S Str. #33?
Potato Creek W/S Str. #33 has a dam height of 27 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 W/S Str. #33 last inspected?
Potato Creek W/S Str. #33 was last inspected on February 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.