Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14
Key Takeaway
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 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 | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 832 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 995 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00365 |
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
Warren County, Swcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 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 Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 is owned by Warren County, Swcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 built?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 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 Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 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 Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 has a dam height of 29 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 Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 last inspected?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 14 was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.