South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65
Key Takeaway
South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 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 | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 542 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 949 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,008 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01742 |
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
Broad River SWCD Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65?
South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 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 South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65?
South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 is owned by Broad River SWCD Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 built?
South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 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 South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65?
South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 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 South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65?
South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 has a dam height of 36 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 South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 last inspected?
South Fork Broad River W/S Str. # 65 was last inspected on February 20, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.