Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam
Key Takeaway
Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 56 ft (taller than 97.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,025 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04067 |
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
Limestone Valley S & Wcd;Treebeard LLC
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam?
Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 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 Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam?
Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam is owned by Limestone Valley S & Wcd;Treebeard LLC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam built?
Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 W/S Str. #74 Dam?
Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 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 Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam?
Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam has a dam height of 56 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 W/S Str. #74 Dam last inspected?
Salacoa Creek W/S Str. #74 Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.