Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27
Key Takeaway
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 90.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 716 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA00695 |
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
Limestone Valley SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27?
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 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 Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27?
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27?
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 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 WS Str # 27?
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 has a dam height of 39 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 WS Str # 27 last inspected?
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 was last inspected on February 2, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.