Moss Lake Dam South is a privately owned structure located in Colquitt, Georgia, along the Big Branch river.
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Designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 12.4 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 364.9 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 28.5 acres and has a spillway width designated as 'Uncontrolled'.
Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, Moss Lake Dam South is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, with the last recorded inspection conducted in March 2010. The dam is not currently rated for its condition assessment, and there is limited information available regarding emergency action plans and risk management measures. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5, there is room for improvement in terms of ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
615 |
Dam Height |
12.4 |
River Or Stream |
BIG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.8 |
Nid Storage |
364.9 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Flint River At Newton
|
4380cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville
|
17cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Ichawaynochaway Creek Below Newton
|
577cfs |