Settingdown Creek Ws Str # 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Settingdown Creek WS Str # 6 is a state-regulated dam located in Forsyth, Georgia, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1957 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 1287 feet. The dam has a NID storage capacity of 306 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates.

Despite its critical function in flood risk mitigation, Settingdown Creek WS Str # 6 poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of its last inspection in March 2017. The dam is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement, showing the commitment to ensuring its structural integrity. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating potential concerns that need to be addressed to maintain the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

With its historical significance and essential role in managing water resources in the area, Settingdown Creek WS Str # 6 serves as a vital infrastructure for the Coal Mountain community. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the proper maintenance and management of this dam are crucial to safeguarding against potential flooding events and ensuring the long-term resilience of the surrounding area.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

1287

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Nid Storage

306

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.