Long Swamp Creek Ws Str # 8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 in Pickens, Georgia is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1964 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

With a height of 60 feet and a length of 533 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the area. The dam has a storage capacity of 349 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres, with a drainage area of 1202 acres.

Despite its significant flood risk reduction capabilities, Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 has been assessed as having a high hazard potential and poor structural condition as of the last inspection in January 2017. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date and no specified risk management measures in place. With its location in an area prone to climate-related events, enthusiasts of water resources and climate should pay close attention to the maintenance and management of this critical infrastructure to ensure the safety and protection of surrounding communities.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

533

Dam Height

60

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Drainage Area

1202

Nid Storage

349

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

60
       
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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.