Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10
Key Takeaway
Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,600 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00615 |
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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What is the hazard classification of Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10?
Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 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 WS Str #10?
Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 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 WS Str #10 built?
Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 WS Str #10?
Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 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 WS Str #10?
Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 has a dam height of 40 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 WS Str #10 last inspected?
Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 was last inspected on July 1, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.