Potato Creek WS Str # 115

Georgia — Lamar County — POTATO CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyLamar
RiverPOTATO CREEK
Coordinates33.15194, -84.23472

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,110 ft
NID Storage4,095 acre-ft
Max Storage4,095 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 16, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerLamar County SWCD Lamar County Board of Commissioners

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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