Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 8 in Pickens, Georgia is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1964 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Wind
Humidity
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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112cfs |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
19cfs |
Etowah River At Ga 9
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178cfs |
Etowah River At Canton
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666cfs |
Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton
|
84cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Rocky Ford Campsite
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Amicalola Falls State Park
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Amicalola Mountain
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