Soque 44 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Soque 44, located in Habersham, Georgia, is a local government-owned dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Built in 1985 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 730 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 1960 acre-feet and a normal storage of 104 acre-feet, Soque 44 serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flood hazards.

The dam, situated on Glade Creek, has a spillway width of 76 feet and a maximum discharge of 9308 cubic feet per second. Despite having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Soque 44 is currently not available. The dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality. While further details about the dam's emergency action plan and inundation maps are not provided, the USDA NRCS remains responsible for its construction, design, and funding.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Soque 44 represents a crucial infrastructure piece in the region's flood risk management strategy. Its presence underscores the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies to safeguard communities from potential inundation events. As discussions around climate change intensify, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Soque 44 become increasingly vital to ensure the resilience of water resources and the protection of downstream areas.

Year Completed

1985

Dam Length

730

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

Glade Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Drainage Area

2.8

Nid Storage

1960

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

38
       
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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.