Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2
Key Takeaway
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,420 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,149 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00033 |
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 No 2?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 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 No 2?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 built?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 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 Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 has a dam height of 32 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 No 2 last inspected?
Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 was last inspected on January 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.