North Broad River W/s Str. #38
North Broad River W/s Str. #38 is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About North Broad River W/s Str. #38
The primary purpose of North Broad River W/s Str. #38 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 Swcd Franklin County Board Of Commissioners (state). It impounds the Tr-little Bear Creek near Fairview Community.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,870 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,494 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Fairview Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.41488, -83.13552 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,358 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,494 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Broad River SWCD Franklin County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00508 |
| Federal ID | GA00508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |