Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49
The primary purpose of Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 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 Cannon, Sam B. (private). It impounds the Parham Springs near Rockmart (environs).
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 204 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 03/26/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Rockmart (environs) |
| River/Stream | Parham Springs |
| Coordinates | 33.95333, -85.12000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 204 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Cannon, Sam B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02034 |
| Federal ID | GA02034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |