Raccoon Creek W/s Str # 7
Raccoon Creek W/s Str # 7 is an earth dam located in Bartow County, Georgia, built in 1959. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Raccoon Creek W/s Str # 7
The primary purpose of Raccoon Creek W/s Str # 7 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 Coosa River Swcd (state). It impounds the Richland Creek.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 733 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,500 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 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 01/23/2020.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% 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 | Bartow |
| River/Stream | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.09368, -84.86436 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 733 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 733 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,500 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Coosa River SWCD |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00777 |
| Federal ID | GA00777 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |