Balfour Large Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Balfour Large Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,005 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04999 |
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
Balfour Land Company LP
Private
Nearby Dams
Lake Constance Dam
Thomas, GA
Low Hazard 28 ftCheek Lake Dam
Thomas, GA
Low Hazard 23 ftBalfour Land Co. Lake Dam No 2
Thomas, GA
Low Hazard 23 ftWinnstead Plantation Lake Dam
Thomas, GA
Low Hazard 33 ftBicknell Lake Dam
Thomas, GA
Low Hazard 17 ftLake Alexandra Dam
Thomas, GA
Low Hazard 26 ftTwin Oaks Plantation Lake Dam
Thomas, GA
Low Hazard 16 ftGreenwood Lake Dam
Thomas, GA
Low Hazard 12 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Balfour Large Pond Dam?
Balfour Large 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 Balfour Large Pond Dam?
Balfour Large Pond Dam is owned by Balfour Land Company LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Balfour Large Pond Dam built?
Balfour Large Pond Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Balfour Large Pond Dam?
Balfour Large Pond Dam 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 Balfour Large Pond Dam?
Balfour Large Pond Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Balfour Large Pond Dam last inspected?
Balfour Large Pond Dam was last inspected on July 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.