6Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Towns County, Georgia
Towns County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Towns County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13 at 75 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightower Creek Ws Str # 13 | High | Poor | 75 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Hightower Creek W/s Str. #18 | High | Not assessed | 54 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Hightower Creek W/s Str. #11 | High | Not assessed | 50 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Trout Farm Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 41 | 1968 | |
| Berrong Mill Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | |
| Hightower Creek W/s Str. #25 | Undetermined | Poor | 71 | 1960 |