Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2
Key Takeaway
Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 97.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,850 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00700 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Limestone Valley S&wcd
State Government
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Low Hazard 21 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2?
Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2?
Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2 is owned by Limestone Valley S&wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2 built?
Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2?
Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #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 Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2?
Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2 has a dam height of 58 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 Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2 last inspected?
Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #2 was last inspected on June 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.