Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 49 ft (taller than 95.7% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.7K acre-ft |
| NID ID | GA06037 |
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
Clayton Co. Water Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam?
Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam 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 Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam?
Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam is owned by Clayton Co. Water Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam?
Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam?
Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Shoal Creek Reservoir Dam was last inspected on January 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.