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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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 |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
325cfs |
North Oconee River At College St
|
118cfs |
Oconee River Near Penfield
|
503cfs |
Middle Oconee River Near Athens
|
213cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
656cfs |