Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam

Spalding, Georgia· Earth· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 93.9% in GA)
Dam Length2,520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
NID IDGA07149

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 2, 2012
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Griffin

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam?

Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam 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 Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam?

Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam is owned by City of Griffin (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam?

Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam?

Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Wastewater System Lake Dam last inspected?

Shoal Creek Wastewater System Lake Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.