South Fork Broad Ws Str River # 01
South Fork Broad Ws Str River # 01 is an earth dam located in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Fork Broad Ws Str River # 01
The primary purpose of South Fork Broad Ws Str River # 01 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 Augusta.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 609 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 971 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 08/17/2016.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Oglethorpe |
| Nearest City | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.92556, -83.10500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 609 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 609 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 971 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 | 08/17/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00417 |
| Federal ID | GA00417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |