Beaverdam Creek Ws Str # 8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Beaverdam Creek WS Str # 8, located in the Goldmine Community of Hart County, Georgia, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1968 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 32 feet and stretching 670 feet in length, serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the Morea Creek, with a storage capacity of 998 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair during its last inspection in February 2013.

With a drainage area of 2424 acres, Beaverdam Creek WS Str # 8 plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates present potential challenges in flood control, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The risk assessment for the dam is categorized as moderate, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure for both the community and the environment.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

670

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

MOREA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28

Drainage Area

2424

Nid Storage

998

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.