Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam
Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam is a dam located in Walton County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam
Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Dam is a dam in Walton, Georgia. The dam is owned by Walton County Water And Sewerage Authority (local government). It impounds the Hard Labor Creek.
The dam stands 97 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76,420 acre-feet.
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 03/01/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 97 feet, this dam is taller than 98% 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 | Walton |
| River/Stream | Hard Labor Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.68167, -83.63222 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Height | 97 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76,420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76,420 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Walton County Water and Sewerage Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05821 |
| Federal ID | GA05821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |