Pumpkinvine Creek W/s Str. #68 Dam
Pumpkinvine Creek W/s Str. #68 Dam is an earth dam located in Paulding County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pumpkinvine Creek W/s Str. #68 Dam
The primary purpose of Pumpkinvine Creek W/s Str. #68 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Coosa River Soil And Water Conservation District (state). It impounds the Unknown near Dallas.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 423 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 369 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2018.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Paulding |
| Nearest City | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.95222, -84.78194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 423 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Coosa River Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00010 |
| Federal ID | GA00010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |