Robert W. Woodruff Reservoir Dam
Robert W. Woodruff Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, Georgia, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Robert W. Woodruff Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Robert W. Woodruff Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America, Atlanta Area Council (private). It impounds the Camp Creek.
The dam stands 77 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,150 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 03/16/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 77 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Union |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.93152, -84.13242 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,845 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,150 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America, Atlanta Area Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04908 |
| Federal ID | GA04908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |