Sandy Creek Ws Structure # 15

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyJackson
Nearest CityCOMMERCE COMMUNITY
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK
Coordinates34.17694, -83.40194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length724 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,205 acre-ft
Max Storage1,205 acre-ft
Normal Storage94 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area2,604 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerOconee River SWCD Jackson County Board of Commissioners
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/24/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00964
Federal IDGA00964
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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