North Broad River Ws Str # 33
North Broad River Ws Str # 33 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Georgia, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About North Broad River Ws Str # 33
The primary purpose of North Broad River Ws Str # 33 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 Clarks Creek near Fairview Community.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 686 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 06/21/2016.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Fairview Community |
| River/Stream | Clarks Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.43364, -83.18683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 686 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 686 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| 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 | 06/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00506 |
| Federal ID | GA00506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |