Horton Creek Reservoir Dam
Horton Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Georgia, built in 1996. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Horton Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Horton Creek Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fayette County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Horton Creek near Woolsey.
The dam stands 52 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 783 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18,160 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/09/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 52 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 | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Woolsey |
| River/Stream | Horton Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.31867, -84.41831 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 783 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fayette County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04477 |
| Federal ID | GA04477 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |