Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek is a gravity dam located in Columbia County, Georgia, built in 1914. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stevens Creek
The primary purpose of Stevens Creek is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by South Carolina Electric And Gas Company (public utility). It impounds the Savannah near Augusta, Ga.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 2,630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7,173 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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 08/10/2022.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% 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 | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Augusta, Ga |
| River/Stream | Savannah |
| Coordinates | 33.56444, -82.04878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,173 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | South Carolina Electric and Gas Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00852 |
| Federal ID | GA00852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |