Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 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 | 42 ft (taller than 92.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 612 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,686 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | GA00986 |
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
Oconee River SWCD Jackson County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam?
Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 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 Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam?
Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam is owned by Oconee River SWCD Jackson County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam built?
Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam?
Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 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 Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam?
Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam last inspected?
Sandy Creek W/S Str. #23 Dam was last inspected on January 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.