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Dam, located in Hartwell Lake Community, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and completed in 1981. The dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond but also supports Fire Protection, Stock, Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, and Recreation purposes. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 370 feet, King Bros. Dam has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.02 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 100 feet, and the maximum discharge capacity is 550 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment of the dam is not available, the risk management measures and emergency action preparedness status are also unspecified. The dam's location on Caney Branch, a tributary in the area, highlights its importance for water resource management and wildlife conservation efforts in the region.
Overall, King Bros. Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for the local community, providing essential water resource management functions while also supporting recreational activities and habitat conservation. With its modest size and moderate risk profile, the dam represents a balanced approach to meeting the needs of both human and ecological systems in the area. Monitoring and maintenance efforts will be crucial to ensuring the continued safety and effectiveness of this important structure for years to come.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
Caney Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.02 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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51cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
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497cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
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87cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
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79cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
|
41cfs |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
|
323cfs |
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Lake Hartwell State Park
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Tugaloo State Park
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Hart State Park
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Victoria Bryant State Park
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Miltown
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