Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18
Key Takeaway
Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 378 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 434 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,472 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00658 |
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
Abbeville Timberlands LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18?
Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18 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 W/S Str # 18?
Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18 is owned by Abbeville Timberlands LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18 built?
Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18 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 # 18?
Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18 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 # 18?
Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18 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 W/S Str # 18 last inspected?
Sautee Creek W/S Str # 18 was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.