Suwannee River Sill Dam

Suwannee River Sill Dam Quick Facts

Location: Charlton, Georgia
Coordinates: 30.811666, -82.411667
River: Suwanee River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1960
Dam Height: 13 ft (4 m)
Dam Length: 24,080 ft (7,340 m)
Dam Capacity: 156,164 acre-ft (192,625 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory
Share Suwannee River Sill Dam:

Suwannee River Sill Dam Map

Suwannee River Sill Dam Information

Suwannee River Sill Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Charlton County, Georgia.

The dam, which is on the Suwanee River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and commissioned in 1960 and is currently owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.

Suwannee River Sill Dam Structure

The Suwannee River Sill Dam is approximately 24,080 feet (7,340 m) long, 13 feet (4 m) high and has a structural volume of 910,000 cubic yards (695,745 cubic metres).

Suwannee River Sill Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 98,617 acre-ft (121,642 Ml) and maximum capacity of 156,164 acre-ft (192,625 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 11,616 acres (4,701 ha) and the total catchment area is 824 square miles (2,134 square kilometres).

Suwannee River Sill Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 20558 cubic feet per second (582 cubic metres per second).

Suwannee River Sill Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Suwannee River Sill Dam
Charlton, Georgia
Height (ft)
13
Length (Ft)
24,080
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
156,164
Drainage Area (sq miles)
824
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Suwannee River Sill Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Suwannee River Sill Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 22:23
Sunrise 06:49
Sunset 17:37
Temperature (°F) 76
Feels Like (°F) 78
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1017
Humidity (%) 97
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Suwannee River Sill Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 71 83 89 1017 74 7 24 SE 100 22 heavy intensity rain
Thu 71 84 88 1017 78 6 22 SE 100 11 moderate rain
Fri 69 85 85 1017 51 6 19 E 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 69 85 84 1018 49 9 22 E 0 - overcast clouds
Sun 67 81 83 1016 60 6 17 ESE 31 1 light rain
Mon 67 76 71 1011 86 3 16 ENE 20 0 light rain
Tue 66 79 79 1011 59 6 18 ENE 98 1 light rain
Wed 65 79 79 1015 62 8 22 ENE 100 1 light rain

Suwannee River Sill Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Suwannee River Sill Dam?

Suwannee River Sill Dam is in Georgia.

In which county is the Suwannee River Sill Dam?

Suwannee River Sill Dam is in Charlton County.

How high is the Suwannee River Sill Dam?

Suwannee River Sill Dam is 13 feet high.

How long is the Suwannee River Sill Dam?

Suwannee River Sill Dam is 24,080 feet long.

Share Suwannee River Sill Dam:

More Dams in Charlton County:

Suwannee River Sill Dam

More Dams in Georgia:

Ash Pond E Dam
Bartletts Ferry, Main Dam
Beaverdam Creek WS Structure # 30
Bent Tree Lake Dam
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area Lake Dam
Blue Ridge Dam
Bull Creek W/S Str. #01 Dam
Burton Dam
Camp Bert Adams Lake Dam
Carters Re-Regulation Dam
Cedar Creek Reservoir Dam
Centralia Lake Dam
Cornish Creek Reservoir Dam
Crisp County (Warwick) Dam
Dalton Land Treatment Facility North Dike
Dalton Land Treatment Lake Dam South
Dog River Reservoir Dam
Flint River Dam
Fort Yargo Lake State Park Dam
Goat Rock Dam
Grove River W/S Str. #51 Dam
Hartwell Dam
Heads Creek Reservoir Dam
Hickory Log Reservoir Dam
High Falls Lake Dam
Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam
Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond Dam
J. Strom Thurmond Dam
Lake Arrowhead Dam
Lake Louise Dam
Lake Rutledge Dam
Lake Tobesofkee Dam
Lake Windward Dam
Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #10 Dam
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam
Lloyd Shoals Dam
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 Dam
Mathis & Terrora Dam
Mcintosh Reservoir Dam
Nacoochee Dam
New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam
Nord Impound #2 Dam
Nottely Dam
Oliver Dam
Petit Lake Dam
Piedmont Lake Dam
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam
Plant Scherer Main Storage Pond Dam
Plant Scherer Retention Pond Dam
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam

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

Generated by MPG