North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 15
North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 15 is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Georgia, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 15
The primary purpose of North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 15 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 Soil & Water Conservation District (state). It impounds the Unknown near Toms Creek Community.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 508 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Stephens |
| Nearest City | Toms Creek Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.49583, -83.22500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 508 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Broad River Soil & Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00474 |
| Federal ID | GA00474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |