Sandy Creek WS Structure # 15

Georgia — Jackson County — BIG SANDY CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyJackson
RiverBIG SANDY CREEK
Coordinates34.17694, -83.40194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length724 ft
NID Storage1,205 acre-ft
Max Storage1,205 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 24, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerOconee River SWCD Jackson 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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