Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam
Key Takeaway
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam 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 | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,005 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04938 |
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
Dunn Lake BJR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam 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 Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam is owned by Dunn Lake BJR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam built?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam 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 Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 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. #25 Dam?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam has a dam height of 26 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. #25 Dam last inspected?
Rooty Creek W/S Str. #25 Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.