Arringtons Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Arringtons Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1831 and is 195 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 273 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Year Completed | 1831 (195 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04864 |
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
Cason, Robert Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arringtons Pond Dam?
Arringtons 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 Arringtons Pond Dam?
Arringtons Pond Dam is owned by Cason, Robert Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arringtons Pond Dam built?
Arringtons Pond Dam was completed in 1831, making it 195 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 Arringtons Pond Dam?
Arringtons 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 Arringtons Pond Dam?
Arringtons Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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.