Canoe Pond Dam

REEDY CREEK· Candler, Georgia· Built 1928· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Canoe Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage448 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres
Drainage Area5,330 sq mi
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)
NID IDGA03333

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 17, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Unknown

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Canoe Pond Dam?

Canoe 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 Canoe Pond Dam?

Canoe Pond Dam is owned by Unknown (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Canoe Pond Dam built?

Canoe Pond Dam was completed in 1928, making it 98 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 Canoe Pond Dam?

Canoe 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 Canoe Pond Dam?

Canoe Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Canoe Pond Dam last inspected?

Canoe Pond Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.