C & H Farms (Pond House) Dam
Key Takeaway
C & H Farms (Pond House) Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04705 |
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 & H Farms (Pond House) Dam?
C & H Farms (Pond House) 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 & H Farms (Pond House) Dam?
C & H Farms (Pond House) Dam is owned by C & H Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C & H Farms (Pond House) Dam built?
C & H Farms (Pond House) Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 & H Farms (Pond House) Dam?
C & H Farms (Pond House) 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 & H Farms (Pond House) Dam?
C & H Farms (Pond House) Dam has a dam height of 32 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 & H Farms (Pond House) Dam last inspected?
C & H Farms (Pond House) Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.