Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 48 ft (taller than 95.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00786 |
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 SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam 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 W/S Str. # 2 Dam?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam is owned by Coosa River SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam built?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam has a dam height of 48 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 W/S Str. # 2 Dam last inspected?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. # 2 Dam was last inspected on January 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.