Burdine's Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Burdine's Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 111 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 142 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | GA09815 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Mr. William Fleming Heart Pine Partners Llc,
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Burdine's Pond Dam?
Burdine's Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Burdine's Pond Dam?
Burdine's Pond Dam is owned by Mr. William Fleming Heart Pine Partners Llc, (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burdine's Pond Dam built?
Burdine's Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Burdine's Pond Dam?
Burdine's 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 Burdine's Pond Dam?
Burdine's Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Burdine's Pond Dam last inspected?
Burdine's Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.