Hightower Creek W/s Str. #25
Hightower Creek W/s Str. #25 is an earth dam located in Towns County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hightower Creek W/s Str. #25
Hightower Creek W/s Str. #25 is a dam in Towns, Georgia. The dam is owned by Blue Ridge Mountain Swcd;towns County (state). It impounds the Hall Creek near Titus Community.
The dam stands 71 feet tall and stretches 409 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 758 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/16/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
At 71 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Towns |
| Nearest City | Titus Community |
| River/Stream | Hall Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.95528, -83.64083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 409 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 758 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 758 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Blue Ridge Mountain SWCD;Towns County |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00643 |
| Federal ID | GA00643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |