C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam
Key Takeaway
C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00320 |
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
C & H Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam?
C and H Farms (Big 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 C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam?
C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam is owned by C & H Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam built?
C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam?
C and H Farms (Big 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 C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam?
C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam has a dam height of 29 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 C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam last inspected?
C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.