Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15
Key Takeaway
Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 95.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02705 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Hogansville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15?
Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15?
Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 is owned by City of Hogansville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 built?
Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15?
Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15?
Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 has a dam height of 48 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 Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 last inspected?
Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 was last inspected on March 23, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.