Soque River W/S Str. #34
Key Takeaway
Soque River W/S Str. #34 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 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 | 59 ft (taller than 97.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,105 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00652 |
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
Upper Chattahoochee River SWCD Habersham County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Soque River W/S Str. #34?
Soque River W/S Str. #34 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 Soque River W/S Str. #34?
Soque River W/S Str. #34 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River SWCD Habersham County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Soque River W/S Str. #34 built?
Soque River W/S Str. #34 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Soque River W/S Str. #34?
Soque River W/S Str. #34 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 Soque River W/S Str. #34?
Soque River W/S Str. #34 has a dam height of 59 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 Soque River W/S Str. #34 last inspected?
Soque River W/S Str. #34 was last inspected on February 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.