Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 is a state-owned earth dam located in Cherokee, Georgia, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Completed in 1966, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along McCory Creek, with a maximum storage capacity of 1149 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 178 acre-feet. The dam has a height of 32 feet and a length of 630 feet, covering a surface area of 22 acres and draining a watershed area of 2420 acres.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment deemed fair as of January 2017, Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 presents moderate risk (3) according to the data. The dam is state-regulated and subject to inspection, enforcement, and permitting by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM. While the dam currently has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, further risk assessment and management measures may be required to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for the surrounding community and environment. Stamp Shoals Creek WS Str No 2 offers a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study the impact of flood risk reduction infrastructure on the local watershed and ecosystem in Georgia.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
630 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
MCCORY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
2420 |
Nid Storage |
1149 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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