Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70
Key Takeaway
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 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 | 54 ft (taller than 96.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 552 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01041 |
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
Lamar County S & Wcd Lamar County Board of Commissioners
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70?
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 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 Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70?
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 is owned by Lamar County S & Wcd Lamar County Board of Commissioners (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 built?
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 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 Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70?
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 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 Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70?
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 has a dam height of 54 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 Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 last inspected?
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 was last inspected on October 1, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.