Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48
Key Takeaway
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 67 ft (taller than 98.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,740 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00704 |
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 SWCD
State Government
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Low Hazard 56 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48 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 Str # 48?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48 built?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Str # 48?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48 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 Str # 48?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48 has a dam height of 67 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 Str # 48 last inspected?
Sallacoa Creek Watershed Str # 48 was last inspected on June 21, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.