Blalock Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Blalock Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 235 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03180 |
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
Blaylock, A. C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blalock Pond Dam?
Blalock 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 Blalock Pond Dam?
Blalock Pond Dam is owned by Blaylock, A. C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blalock Pond Dam built?
Blalock Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Blalock Pond Dam?
Blalock Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blalock Pond Dam?
Blalock 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.