Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30, located in the Dewy Rose community in Elbert County, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (SCS) for flood risk reduction on Little Beaverdam Creek.
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Completed in 1971, this structure stands at a height of 53 feet and has a length of 485 feet, providing a storage capacity of 5,400 acre-feet to mitigate potential flooding in the area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30 has not been officially rated for condition assessment, but it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its integrity. While the dam is uncontrolled with an unlisted spillway type, it serves a vital purpose in protecting the surrounding community from flood risks. The structure's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently unspecified, highlighting areas for potential improvement and further assessment to enhance its overall effectiveness in safeguarding the area from water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
485 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE BEAVERDAM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
52 |
Drainage Area |
12973 |
Nid Storage |
5400 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
53 |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
|
46cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
418cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
906cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
|
58cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
83cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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River's Edge Campground
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Richard B. Russell State Park
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Watsadlers
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Hart State Park
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