North Fork Broad River Ws Str # 15 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 is a state-owned earth dam located in Stephens, Georgia, within the Toms Creek Community.


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Summary

Built in 1954 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential water-related hazards.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam has not been rated for its current condition. However, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks for navigation. Despite not being regulated by the state, it falls under state jurisdiction and has been inspected by the state agency in the past.

Overall, North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the Toms Creek Community and surrounding areas in Stephens, Georgia. With its moderate risk assessment and regular inspections, this dam remains an important asset for water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

508

Nid Storage

198

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.