Winnfield Scott is an earth dam located in Union County, Georgia, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 242 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Winnfield Scott
The primary purpose of Winnfield Scott is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Cooper Creek near Blairsville, Ga..
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 242 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/03/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Blairsville, Ga. |
| River/Stream | Cooper Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74064, -83.97546 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 242 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00664 |
| Federal ID | GA00664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |