Sautee Creek WS Str # 10
Key Takeaway
Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 342 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 564 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,957 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06125 |
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
Upper Chattahoochee River SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sautee Creek WS Str # 10?
Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 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 Sautee Creek WS Str # 10?
Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sautee Creek WS Str # 10?
Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 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 Sautee Creek WS Str # 10?
Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 has a dam height of 35 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 Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 last inspected?
Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 was last inspected on December 3, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.