South River W/S Str. #29
Key Takeaway
South River W/S Str. #29 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 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 | 44 ft (taller than 93.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 389 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2013 |
| NID ID | GA00427 |
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
Madison County Board of Commissioners Broad River S&WCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of South River W/S Str. #29?
South River W/S Str. #29 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 River W/S Str. #29?
South River W/S Str. #29 is owned by Madison County Board of Commissioners Broad River S&WCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South River W/S Str. #29 built?
South River W/S Str. #29 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 River W/S Str. #29?
South River W/S Str. #29 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 River W/S Str. #29?
South River W/S Str. #29 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 South River W/S Str. #29 last inspected?
South River W/S Str. #29 was last inspected on March 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.