Boyette Gin Pond (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 450 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04850 |
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
William & Sara Layton
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boyette Gin Pond (Upper)?
Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) 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 Boyette Gin Pond (Upper)?
Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) is owned by William & Sara Layton (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) built?
Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Boyette Gin Pond (Upper)?
Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) 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 Boyette Gin Pond (Upper)?
Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) has a dam height of 9 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 Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) last inspected?
Boyette Gin Pond (Upper) was last inspected on April 16, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.