Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Arnold Dam Wiley Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str.
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Summary
# 15, also known as Hogansville Reservoir Dam, is a vital infrastructure located in Troup, Georgia. Built in 1973 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 47.9 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 4747 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.25 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water supply and flood control in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 has a fair condition assessment with a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing a high hazard potential due to its strategic location on Blue Creek. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in March 2016. Despite its age, this structure continues to play a key role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Yellow Jacket Creek Watershed Str. # 15 represents a significant piece of infrastructure that combines engineering ingenuity with environmental stewardship. As part of the larger network of dams and reservoirs in the region, this earth dam serves as a vital link in ensuring water supply and flood protection for the community. With its unique design and historical significance, this structure is a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance human development with the preservation of natural resources in Georgia.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
435 |
Dam Height |
47.9 |
River Or Stream |
BLUE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
43 |
Hydraulic Height |
42.8 |
Drainage Area |
6.25 |
Nid Storage |
4747 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
48 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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