North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 1
North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 1 is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Georgia, built in 1958. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 1
The primary purpose of North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 1 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 And Water Conservation District (state). It impounds the North Fork Broad River near Boydville.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 258 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 824 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,162 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/10/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Stephens |
| Nearest City | Boydville |
| River/Stream | North Fork Broad River |
| Coordinates | 34.57100, -83.36389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 824 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 824 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,162 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00478 |
| Federal ID | GA00478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |