Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6
Key Takeaway
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 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 | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 682 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 895 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00030 |
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
Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6?
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 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 Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6?
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 is owned by Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 built?
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 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 Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6?
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 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 Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6?
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 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 Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 last inspected?
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 6 was last inspected on April 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.