Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m
Key Takeaway
Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 70 ft (taller than 98.4% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| NID ID | GA04600 |
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
White County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m?
Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m 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 Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m?
Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m is owned by White County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m?
Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m?
Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m has a dam height of 70 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 Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m last inspected?
Tesnatee Creek W/S Str. # 11m was last inspected on February 6, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.