Adams Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Adams Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 970 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03406 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Jonathan P. & Leah Jordan
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adams Pond Dam?
Adams Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Adams Pond Dam?
Adams Pond Dam is owned by Jonathan P. & Leah Jordan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adams Pond Dam built?
Adams Pond Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Adams Pond Dam?
Adams Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Adams Pond Dam?
Adams Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Adams Pond Dam last inspected?
Adams Pond Dam was last inspected on July 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.