South Fork Broad River WS Str # 35 is a state-owned dam in Georgia that was completed in 1963 for flood risk reduction purposes.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 946 feet, with a storage capacity of 508 acre-feet. Located in Madison County, Georgia, the dam has a drainage area of 1,280 acres and a surface area of 17 acres. The dam is regulated by the Georgia SAFE DAMS Program, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite its important flood risk reduction purpose, South Fork Broad River WS Str # 35 has a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2017. The dam is classified as having a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment score of 3. While no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated for the dam, it is crucial for the authorities to prioritize maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety and resilience of this critical water resource infrastructure in the face of climate change and increasing hydrological variability.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
946 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
1280 |
Nid Storage |
508 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
North Oconee River At College St
|
197cfs |
Middle Oconee River Near Athens
|
312cfs |
Middle Oconee River Near Arcade
|
269cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
418cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Apalachee River Near Bostwick
|
172cfs |