Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam
Key Takeaway
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 739 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,065 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04937 |
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
Thomas Harvey
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam 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 Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam is owned by Thomas Harvey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam built?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam 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 Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam last inspected?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #20 Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.