Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41
Key Takeaway
Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 95.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04972 |
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
Bibb County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41?
Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 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 Watershed #41?
Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 is owned by Bibb County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 built?
Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Watershed #41?
Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 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 Watershed #41?
Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 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 Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 last inspected?
Tobesofkee Creek Watershed #41 was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.