Heads Creek Reservoir Dam, Georgia, USA

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Quick Facts About Heads Creek Reservoir Dam

Location: Spalding, Georgia
Coordinates: 33.280389, -84.374367
River: Head’S Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1963
Dam Height: 32 ft (10 m)
Dam Length: 839 ft (256 m)
Dam Capacity: 7,588 acre-ft (9,360 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Heads Creek Reservoir Dam Information

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Griffin, Spalding, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Head’S Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by Wiedeman & Singleton and commissioned in 1963 and is currently owned by City of Griffin.

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam Structure

The Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is approximately 839 feet (256 m) long, 32 feet (10 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 2,427 acre-ft (2,994 Ml) and maximum capacity of 7,588 acre-ft (9,360 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 300 acres (121 ha) and the total catchment area is 27,736 square miles (71,836 square kilometres).

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Heads Creek Reservoir Dam does not have any spillways.

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam
Spalding, Georgia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 32 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 839 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 7,588 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 27,736 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam Weather

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Heads Creek Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Heads Creek Reservoir Dam?

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Heads Creek Reservoir Dam?

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is in Spalding County.

How high is the Heads Creek Reservoir Dam?

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is 32 feet high.

How long is the Heads Creek Reservoir Dam?

Heads Creek Reservoir Dam is 839 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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