Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46
Key Takeaway
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,400 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00369 |
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
City of Warrenton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 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 Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 is owned by City of Warrenton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 built?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 # 46?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. 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 # 46?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 has a dam height of 38 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 # 46 last inspected?
Rocky Comfort Creek WS Str # 46 was last inspected on February 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.