Bakers Pond Lake Dam

Tift, Georgia· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Bakers Pond Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA)
Dam Length605 ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area155 sq mi
NID IDGA03464

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 1, 2000
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Cleo & Doris Stone

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bakers Pond Lake Dam?

Bakers Pond Lake 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 Bakers Pond Lake Dam?

Bakers Pond Lake Dam is owned by Cleo & Doris Stone (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Bakers Pond Lake Dam?

Bakers Pond Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Bakers Pond Lake Dam last inspected?

Bakers Pond Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.