Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7
Key Takeaway
Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. 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 | 52 ft (taller than 96.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 733 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,500 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1999 |
| NID ID | GA00777 |
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 Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7?
Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7 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 Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7?
Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7 is owned by Coosa River SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7 built?
Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7 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 W/S Str # 7?
Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7 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 W/S Str # 7?
Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7 has a dam height of 52 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 W/S Str # 7 last inspected?
Raccoon Creek W/S Str # 7 was last inspected on January 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.