Barber Creek Ws Str # 25 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Barber Creek WS Str # 25 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Barrow County, Georgia, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

Built in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 800 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the North Fork Barber Creek. With a storage capacity of 580 acre-feet and a drainage area of 678 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of 2016, Barber Creek WS Str # 25 has a high hazard potential, prompting biennial inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add to its risk profile, although emergency action plans and risk management measures are currently unspecified. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding community from the impacts of dam failure.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of maintaining and enhancing infrastructure like Barber Creek WS Str # 25 is crucial for sustainable water management practices. By staying informed about the dam's condition, regulatory oversight, and risk assessment, stakeholders can work towards ensuring the resilience of this vital flood risk reduction structure amidst changing environmental conditions and increasing water demands in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

800

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

NORTH FORK BARBER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Drainage Area

678

Nid Storage

580

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.