Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Str # 27 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 is a state-owned earth dam located in Pickens, Georgia, along Rock Creek.


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Summary

Designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves as a flood risk reduction structure with a height of 39 feet and a length of 468 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 526 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres, with a drainage area of 716 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection took place in February 2012, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risks in the area.

Overall, Sharp Mountain Creek WS Str # 27 plays a vital role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding community. With its earth structure and significant storage capacity, the dam provides essential protection against potential inundation events. Regular inspections and monitoring ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in safeguarding the area from flooding, highlighting the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Length

468

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

ROCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Drainage Area

716

Nid Storage

526

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

39
       
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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.