Magoon Dam, located in the Hartwell Lake Community in Georgia, was completed in 1973 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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The dam is of Earth type, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 330 feet, providing a storage capacity of 232 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Tr- Coldwater Creek and is part of the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Magoon Dam serves as a vital resource for the local ecosystem and recreational activities in the area. The dam has a spillway width of 70 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 450 cubic feet per second. Despite having no available condition assessment data, the dam is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to ensure its operational integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
Although Magoon Dam may not be a large-scale structure compared to other dams, its significance lies in its contribution to the conservation of fish and wildlife, as well as providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of smaller dams like Magoon Dam in maintaining ecological balance and supporting local communities is essential in promoting sustainable water management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Coldwater Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
1.02 |
Nid Storage |
232 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
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46cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
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418cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
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87cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
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906cfs |
Rocky River Nr Starr
|
58cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
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83cfs |
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River's Edge Campground
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Watsadlers
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Hart State Park
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Richard B. Russell State Park
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Miltown
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Victoria Bryant State Park
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