Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1
Key Takeaway
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. 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 | 63 ft (taller than 98% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 795 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,407 cfs |
| NID ID | GA00032 |
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
Limestone Valley SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1 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 Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1 has a dam height of 63 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 Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1 last inspected?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1 was last inspected on January 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.