Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam
Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Heard County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Heard County Raw Water Reservoir Dam 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 Heard County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Franklin.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 561 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 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 08/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Heard |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.31056, -85.10972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 561 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Heard County Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05449 |
| Federal ID | GA05449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |