Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8
Key Takeaway
Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 62 ft (taller than 97.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04292 |
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
Upper Chattahoochee River S & Wcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8?
Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 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 Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8?
Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 is owned by Upper Chattahoochee River S & Wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 built?
Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8?
Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 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 Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8?
Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 has a dam height of 62 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 Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 last inspected?
Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 was last inspected on October 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.