Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22
Key Takeaway
Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 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 | 483 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,357 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00697 |
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 SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22?
Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 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 W/S Str. #22?
Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 built?
Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 W/S Str. #22?
Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 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 W/S Str. #22?
Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 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 Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 last inspected?
Sharp Mountain Creek W/S Str. #22 was last inspected on January 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.