Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam
Key Takeaway
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 423 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00010 |
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 W/S Str. #68 Dam?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam 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 W/S Str. #68 Dam?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam 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.
When was Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam built?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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. #68 Dam?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam 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 W/S Str. #68 Dam?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam 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 Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam last inspected?
Pumpkinvine Creek W/S Str. #68 Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.