Sharp Mountain Creek W/s Str. #22

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyPickens
Nearest CityHIGHWAY 143 COMMUNITY
River/StreamPOLECAT BRANCH
Coordinates34.42583, -84.40722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length483 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,099 acre-ft
Max Storage2,099 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area2,357 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLimestone Valley SWCD
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/25/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00697
Federal IDGA00697
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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