Middle Oconee-walnut Creek Ws Structure # 6
Middle Oconee-walnut Creek Ws Structure # 6 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Georgia, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Middle Oconee-walnut Creek Ws Structure # 6
The primary purpose of Middle Oconee-walnut Creek Ws Structure # 6 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 Oconee River S & Wcd Jackson County Commissioners (state). It impounds the Mountain Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 761 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,641 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 07/28/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.16592, -83.69428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 761 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,641 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Oconee River S & Wcd Jackson County Commissioners |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04327 |
| Federal ID | GA04327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |