Potato Creek WS Str # 58
Key Takeaway
Potato Creek WS Str # 58 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,920 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01063 |
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
Towaliga Soil & Water Conservation District
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Potato Creek WS Str # 58?
Potato Creek WS Str # 58 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 # 58?
Potato Creek WS Str # 58 is owned by Towaliga Soil & Water Conservation District (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Potato Creek WS Str # 58 built?
Potato Creek WS Str # 58 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 # 58?
Potato Creek WS Str # 58 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 # 58?
Potato Creek WS Str # 58 has a dam height of 32 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 # 58 last inspected?
Potato Creek WS Str # 58 was last inspected on June 1, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.