Potato Creek WS Str # 6
Key Takeaway
Potato Creek WS Str # 6 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 | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01613 |
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 River SWCD Upson County Board of Commissioners
State Government
Nearby Dams
Bates Lake Dam
Pike, GA
Low Hazard 24 ftFranklin Lake Dam
Upson, GA
Low Hazard 31 ftJoyce Maroney Lake Dam
Pike, GA
Unknown 21 ftTurner's Lake Dam
Upson, GA
Low Hazard 36 ftWilliam Hightower Lake Dam
Upson, GA
Unknown 41 ftHankins Lake Dam
Pike, GA
Low Hazard 24 ftHancock Lake Dam
Upson, GA
Low Hazard 20 ftNew Lake Dam
Upson, GA
Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Potato Creek WS Str # 6?
Potato Creek WS Str # 6 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 # 6?
Potato Creek WS Str # 6 is owned by Towaliga River SWCD Upson 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 # 6 built?
Potato Creek WS Str # 6 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 WS Str # 6?
Potato Creek WS Str # 6 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 # 6?
Potato Creek WS Str # 6 has a dam height of 28 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 # 6 last inspected?
Potato Creek WS Str # 6 was last inspected on January 31, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.