Tri County R C and D Str. M-12
Key Takeaway
Tri County R C and D Str. M-12 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 87 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02683 |
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
Ohoopee River Soil and Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tri County R C and D Str. M-12?
Tri County R C and D Str. M-12 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 Tri County R C and D Str. M-12?
Tri County R C and D Str. M-12 is owned by Ohoopee River Soil and Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tri County R C and D Str. M-12 built?
Tri County R C and D Str. M-12 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Tri County R C and D Str. M-12?
Tri County R C and D Str. M-12 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 Tri County R C and D Str. M-12?
Tri County R C and D Str. M-12 has a dam height of 17 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.