Ash Pond No. 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ash Pond No. 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04305 |
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
Southern Company Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ash Pond No. 4 Dam?
Ash Pond No. 4 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 Ash Pond No. 4 Dam?
Ash Pond No. 4 Dam is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ash Pond No. 4 Dam built?
Ash Pond No. 4 Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Ash Pond No. 4 Dam?
Ash Pond No. 4 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ash Pond No. 4 Dam?
Ash Pond No. 4 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Ash Pond No. 4 Dam last inspected?
Ash Pond No. 4 Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.