Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Tattnall, Georgia· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area360 sq mi
NID IDGA04773

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: July 1, 1988
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Department of Offender Rehabilitation

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam?

Beef Cattle Pasture 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 Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam?

Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam is owned by Department of Offender Rehabilitation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam?

Beef Cattle Pasture 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 Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam?

Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam last inspected?

Beef Cattle Pasture Pond Dam was last inspected on July 1, 1988. 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.