Long Swamp Creek Ws Str # 14 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 14, located in Pickens, Georgia, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1964 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 85 feet and with a storage capacity of 4,200 acre-feet, this dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in January 2017. The dam has a surface area of 28 acres and a normal storage level of 460 acre-feet.

Despite being designated for recreation, Long Swamp Creek WS Str # 14's high hazard potential and poor condition assessment highlight the need for regular inspections and potential maintenance or rehabilitation efforts to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the surrounding environment. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), it is crucial for stakeholders and regulatory agencies like the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM to closely monitor and manage the risks associated with this dam to mitigate any potential threats to public safety and water resources. The involvement of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the dam's design further underscores the importance of sustainable and responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Height

85

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28

Nid Storage

4200

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

85
       
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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.