Sope Creek Dam

Cobb, Georgia· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Sope Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
NID IDGA07100

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: June 28, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOI NPS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sope Creek Dam?

Sope Creek 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 Sope Creek Dam?

Sope Creek Dam is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Sope Creek Dam?

Sope Creek Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Sope Creek Dam last inspected?

Sope Creek Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2017. 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.