Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str # 1

SHOAL CREEK· Cherokee, Georgia· Earth· 63 ft tall
High Hazard State Government

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 Length795 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage357 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,407 cfs
NID IDGA00032

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Limestone Valley SWCD

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.