Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 13
Key Takeaway
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 13 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 324 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 477 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 750 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA00005 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
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. 13?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 13 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. 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. 13?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 13 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. 13?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 13 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. 13?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 13 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 Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 13 last inspected?
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure No. 13 was last inspected on July 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.