Cedar Creek Ws Str # 9
Cedar Creek Ws Str # 9 is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Creek Ws Str # 9
The primary purpose of Cedar Creek Ws Str # 9 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority (local government). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 57 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13,570 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 01/25/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Coweta |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.48919, -84.75277 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,900 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04493 |
| Federal ID | GA04493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |