Hightower Creek W/S Str. #11

Georgia — Towns County — Shoal Branch

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyTowns
RiverShoal Branch
Coordinates34.95939, -83.61606

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length308 ft
NID Storage258 acre-ft
Max Storage258 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 1, 2009
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerBlue Ridge Mountain SWCD;Towns County Board of Commissioners
Other NameShoal Branch W/S #11

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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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