Crisp County (warwick)
Crisp County (warwick) is a gravity dam located in Worth County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Crisp County (warwick)
The primary purpose of Crisp County (warwick) is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Crisp County Power Commission (local government). It impounds the Flint near Albany.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 4,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8,700 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,750 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/07/2022.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% 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 | Worth |
| Nearest City | Albany |
| River/Stream | Flint |
| Coordinates | 31.84820, -83.94150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,750 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Crisp County Power Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00719 |
| Federal ID | GA00719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |