Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50
Key Takeaway
Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. 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 | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 977 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,735 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06054 |
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 W/S Str. # 50?
Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50 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 W/S Str. # 50?
Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50 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 W/S Str. # 50 built?
Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50 was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50?
Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50 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 Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50 last inspected?
Rocky Comfort W/S Str. # 50 was last inspected on February 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.