South Fork Broad Ws Str River # 01 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

South Fork Broad WS Str River # 01 is a state-owned earth dam located in Augusta, Georgia, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Constructed in 1968 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam stands at 33 feet high and spans a length of 350 feet. With a storage capacity of 609 acre-feet and a drainage area of 971 square miles, the dam serves to mitigate the risk of flooding for the surrounding area.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it was last inspected in August 2016. The risk assessment for South Fork Broad WS Str River # 01 is moderate, with no specific risk management measures or emergency action plan reported. The dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, and it is categorized as a buttress core earth dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

971

Nid Storage

609

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

33
       
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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.
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