North Fork Broad River WS Str # 8, also known as Watkins Pond Dam, is a state-owned structure located in the Boydville Community of Stephens, Georgia.
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Built in 1960 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction on Davis Creek. Standing at a height of 45 feet with a total length of 918 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 406 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 42 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment, North Fork Broad River WS Str # 8 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and is inspected every 5 years for safety and maintenance purposes. While the dam does not have a state permit, it is under state jurisdiction and is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management can appreciate the role of this earth dam in mitigating flood risks in the area and its contribution to the overall water management system in Georgia.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
918 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
DAVIS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Nid Storage |
406 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
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45cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
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399cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
|
230cfs |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
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301cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Helen
|
86cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
|
152cfs |
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