Beaverdam Creek Ws Str # 4
Beaverdam Creek Ws Str # 4 is an earth dam located in Hart County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Beaverdam Creek Ws Str # 4
The primary purpose of Beaverdam Creek Ws Str # 4 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 Broad River S&wcd-washington (state). It impounds the Unknown near Columbus.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 336 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 531 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 03/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hart |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.31194, -83.09389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 336 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 531 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Broad River S&wcd-Washington |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00413 |
| Federal ID | GA00413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |