Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70
Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Georgia, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70
The primary purpose of Tobesofkee Creek Str # 70 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 Lamar County S & Wcd Lamar County Board Of Commissioners (state). It impounds the Little Tobesofkee Creek near Forsyth.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 92 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 8,409 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 10/01/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Little Tobesofkee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.96208, -84.04642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,409 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,409 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 552 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Lamar County S & Wcd Lamar County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01041 |
| Federal ID | GA01041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |