Settingdown Creek WS Str # 54 is a state-owned earth dam located in Forsyth, Georgia, constructed in 1954 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction along the Squattingdown Creek, with a height of 22 feet and a length of 590 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1145 acre-feet and is classified as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, according to a 2017 inspection.
Despite its age, Settingdown Creek WS Str # 54 continues to be regulated, permitted, and inspected by the Georgia SAFE DAMS Program. The dam poses a moderate risk, with an outdated Emergency Action Plan and no recent updates on emergency contacts or inundation maps. The risk management measures and overall risk assessment for the dam remain unspecified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the dam structure.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
SQUATTINGDOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Nid Storage |
1145 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |