Bowdens Pond Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05401 |
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
Paul Bowden Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bowdens Pond Dam # 1?
Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 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 Bowdens Pond Dam # 1?
Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 is owned by Paul Bowden Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 built?
Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Bowdens Pond Dam # 1?
Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 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 Bowdens Pond Dam # 1?
Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 has a dam height of 13 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 Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 last inspected?
Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 was last inspected on May 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.