Blacks Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Rabun County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Blacks Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Blacks Creek Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Clayton (local government). It impounds the Black Creek near Mt. City.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 01/01/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Rabun |
| Nearest City | Mt. City |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.91861, -83.36528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Clayton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04883 |
| Federal ID | GA04883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |