Soque River W/S Str. #42
Key Takeaway
Soque River W/S Str. #42 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 743 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01841 |
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
Upper Chatahoochee River Swcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Soque River W/S Str. #42?
Soque River W/S Str. #42 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 Soque River W/S Str. #42?
Soque River W/S Str. #42 is owned by Upper Chatahoochee River Swcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Soque River W/S Str. #42 built?
Soque River W/S Str. #42 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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. #42?
Soque River W/S Str. #42 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. #42?
Soque River W/S Str. #42 has a dam height of 34 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. #42 last inspected?
Soque River W/S Str. #42 was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.