Rocky Comfort W/s Str. # 50
Rocky Comfort W/s Str. # 50 is an earth dam located in Warren County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rocky Comfort W/s Str. # 50
Rocky Comfort W/s Str. # 50 is a dam in Warren, Georgia. The dam is owned by City Of Warrenton (local government). It impounds the Goldens Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 977 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,875 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,735 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 02/01/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% 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 | Warren |
| River/Stream | Goldens Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.42250, -82.66694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 977 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,875 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,875 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,735 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City of Warrenton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06054 |
| Federal ID | GA06054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |