Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12
Key Takeaway
Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 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 | 48 ft (taller than 95.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 347 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 604 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04599 |
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
Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12?
Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12 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 Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12?
Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12 built?
Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12?
Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12 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 W/S Str. #12?
Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12 has a dam height of 48 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 W/S Str. #12 last inspected?
Sautee Creek W/S Str. #12 was last inspected on January 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.