Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8
Key Takeaway
Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 95.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 307 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00775 |
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 Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8?
Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 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 Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8?
Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 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 Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 built?
Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8?
Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 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 Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8?
Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 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 Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 last inspected?
Raccoon Creek Watershed Structure No. 8 was last inspected on April 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.