Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07190 |
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
Bluegrass,Ltd.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2?
Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 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 Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2?
Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 is owned by Bluegrass,Ltd. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 built?
Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2?
Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2?
Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 has a dam height of 25 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 Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 last inspected?
Bluegrass Detention Pond Dam No 2 was last inspected on July 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.