Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98
Key Takeaway
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 93.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,203 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 864 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,955 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02131 |
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
Coosa River Soil and Water Conservation District;Gordon County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 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 Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 is owned by Coosa River Soil and Water Conservation District;Gordon County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 built?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 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 Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 has a dam height of 43 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 Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 last inspected?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Dam No. 98 was last inspected on February 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.