Barber Creek WS Str # 6, located in Barrow, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam constructed in 1959 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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The primary purpose of this structure is flood risk reduction along the Barber Creek, with a dam height of 30 feet and a length of 747 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1696 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 220 acre-feet and a surface area of 52.8 acres.
Although Barber Creek WS Str # 6 has a low hazard potential, it is classified as having a moderate risk level (3). Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated as of the last inspection in March 2016. The structure is inspected every 5 years, and there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared at this time. Overall, Barber Creek WS Str # 6 serves as a crucial flood control measure for the area, safeguarding against potential risks and protecting the surrounding environment and communities from flooding events along Barber Creek.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
747 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
BARBER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
52.8 |
Drainage Area |
3699 |
Nid Storage |
1696 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |