Beaverdam Creek Ws Structure # 30
Beaverdam Creek Ws Structure # 30 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Beaverdam Creek Ws Structure # 30
The primary purpose of Beaverdam Creek Ws Structure # 30 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 Broad River S&wcd-washington (state). It impounds the Little Beaverdam Creek near Dewy Rose Community.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12,973 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 10/18/2016.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Dewy Rose Community |
| River/Stream | Little Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.20361, -82.95000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12,973 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Broad River S&wcd-Washington |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00409 |
| Federal ID | GA00409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |