Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95
Key Takeaway
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 92.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 680 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02134 |
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
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners;Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
State Government
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Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95?
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 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 Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95?
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 is owned by Cherokee County Board of Commissioners;Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 built?
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95?
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 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 Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95?
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 has a dam height of 41 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 Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 last inspected?
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 was last inspected on April 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.