The Morgantown Baptist Association Dam, located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, was completed in 1949 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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The earth dam, with a height of 24.6 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet, impounds the Stillhouse Branch, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition as of yet.
Managed by private owners, the Morgantown Baptist Association Dam is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. Despite being unregulated, the dam poses a moderate risk (3 out of 5) and has no emergency action plan in place. The location of the dam makes it an ideal spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and learn about the interconnectedness of dams, rivers, and ecosystems in the region.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
195 |
Dam Height |
24.6 |
River Or Stream |
STILLHOUSE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
367 |
Nid Storage |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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