Carrollton Holding Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Carrollton Holding Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 50 ft (taller than 95.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 603 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 571 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA07029 |
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
City of Carrollton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carrollton Holding Pond Dam?
Carrollton Holding 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 Carrollton Holding Pond Dam?
Carrollton Holding Pond Dam is owned by City of Carrollton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Carrollton Holding Pond Dam?
Carrollton Holding Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carrollton Holding Pond Dam?
Carrollton Holding Pond Dam has a dam height of 50 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.