Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 13 is a state-owned earth dam located in Pickens, Georgia, near the COUNTY LINE COMMUNITY.
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Built in 1955 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction for the Sharp Mtn. Creek watershed. With a height of 68 feet and a length of 442 feet, it has a storage capacity of 584 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 936 square miles.
Despite its critical role in flood control, the dam is rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment. The last inspection in March 2017 revealed the need for improvements to ensure the dam's safety and reliability. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there is a clear need for risk management measures to be implemented to address any potential vulnerabilities and ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community and environment from flooding events. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's history, design, and current condition to be a compelling case study of the challenges and opportunities in managing our vital water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
442 |
Dam Height |
68 |
River Or Stream |
SHARP MTN. CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Drainage Area |
936 |
Nid Storage |
584 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
68 |
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|
19cfs |
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|
666cfs |
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|
112cfs |
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|
84cfs |
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|
178cfs |
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|
311cfs |