Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11
Key Takeaway
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. 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 | 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA02142 |
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
Coosa River Soil and Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 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 Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 is owned by Coosa River Soil and Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 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 Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 has a dam height of 45 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 Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 last inspected?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 11 was last inspected on July 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.