Little Satilla Creek Ws Str #7
Little Satilla Creek Ws Str #7 is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Satilla Creek Ws Str #7
The primary purpose of Little Satilla Creek Ws Str #7 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 Wayne County (local government). It impounds the Boggy Creek near Screven.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 217 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,347 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19,300 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 04/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Screven |
| River/Stream | Boggy Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.56611, -82.03944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,347 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,996 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 217 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19,300 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Wayne County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01694 |
| Federal ID | GA01694 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |