Tri County R C and D Str. M-12

UNKNOWN· Montgomery, Georgia· Built 1970· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

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 Length515 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area87 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDGA02683

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Ohoopee River Soil and Water Conservation District

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.