Barber Creek Ws Str # 9
Barber Creek Ws Str # 9 is an earth dam located in Barrow County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barber Creek Ws Str # 9
The primary purpose of Barber Creek Ws Str # 9 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 Barrow County Board Of Commissioners;oconee River Swcd (state). It impounds the Unknown near Statham (environs).
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 484 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 727 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 03/01/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Barrow |
| Nearest City | Statham (environs) |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.94473, -83.61243 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 484 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 727 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 727 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Barrow County Board of Commissioners;Oconee River SWCD |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00606 |
| Federal ID | GA00606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |