Upper Mulberry River WS Str.
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#8, located in Hall, Georgia, is a state-owned Earth dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in 1979 for Flood Risk Reduction. This structure spans 600 feet in length, with a dam height of 62 feet and a hydraulic height of 32 feet, providing a NID storage capacity of 1210 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Cooper Creek, has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Upper Mulberry River WS Str. #8 has undergone inspections at a frequency of every 5 years, with the last one conducted in October 2009. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it features uncontrolled outlet gates, with a moderate risk rating of 3. While there are no Emergency Action Plans (EAP) in place and the structure does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an intriguing case study in dam design and management within the state of Georgia.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
62 |
River Or Stream |
COOPER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
1210 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
62 |