James "Sloppy" Floyd Upper Dam, located in Summerville, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and is owned by the state.
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The dam, primarily designed for recreational purposes, is an earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a length of 300 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Marble Spring Branch and is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its last inspection took place in February 2018 with a frequency of every 5 years. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating some potential vulnerabilities that may need to be addressed. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it is not regulated by the state and does not have a permit for operation, although it is subject to state inspection. Overall, James "Sloppy" Floyd Upper Dam provides a valuable recreational resource in Chattooga County, Georgia, while also raising awareness about the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk management in water resource and climate conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Marble Spring Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Drainage Area |
2000 |
Nid Storage |
253 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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