Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1
Key Takeaway
Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 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 | 47 ft (taller than 95.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,650 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00699 |
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 Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1?
Talking Rock Creek W/S 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 Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1?
Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1 is owned by Limestone Valley SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1 built?
Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1 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 W/S Str. # 1?
Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1 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 W/S Str. # 1?
Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1 has a dam height of 47 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 W/S Str. # 1 last inspected?
Talking Rock Creek W/S Str. # 1 was last inspected on June 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.