Settingdown Creek WS Str # 56 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Forsyth, Georgia, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Wind
Humidity
Constructed in 1954 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 420 feet, with a storage capacity of 341 acre-feet. Despite its critical role in flood control, the dam is rated as having a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, indicating the need for immediate attention and maintenance.
The dam's spillway is of the uncontrolled type, with an associated drainage area of 1.1 square miles. In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment are currently unclear. With a risk rating of moderate and a history of poor condition, it is evident that Settingdown Creek WS Str # 56 requires ongoing monitoring, inspection, and potential rehabilitation to ensure the safety and integrity of this vital water resource infrastructure for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
341 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
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