Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North)
Key Takeaway
Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 883 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00223 |
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
Addison, Robert
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North)?
Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) 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 Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North)?
Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) is owned by Addison, Robert (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) built?
Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North)?
Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North)?
Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) has a dam height of 14 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 Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) last inspected?
Addison Fish Farm Pond Dam (North) was last inspected on September 6, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.