Bearden Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bearden Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03556 |
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
Long Pine Farm LLC Hooks, Deren
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bearden Pond Dam?
Bearden 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 Bearden Pond Dam?
Bearden Pond Dam is owned by Long Pine Farm LLC Hooks, Deren (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bearden Pond Dam built?
Bearden Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Bearden Pond Dam?
Bearden 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 Bearden Pond Dam?
Bearden Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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.