Pine Log Tributary Ws Str # 25
Pine Log Tributary Ws Str # 25 is an earth dam located in Bartow County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pine Log Tributary Ws Str # 25
The primary purpose of Pine Log Tributary Ws Str # 25 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 Bartow County Commissioner;coosa River Swcd (state). It impounds the Sugar Hill Creek near Rydal (environs).
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 333 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,690 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2020.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% 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 | Bartow |
| Nearest City | Rydal (environs) |
| River/Stream | Sugar Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.32841, -84.67383 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 333 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,690 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bartow County Commissioner;Coosa River SWCD |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02186 |
| Federal ID | GA02186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |