Cat Fish Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Newton, Georgia· Built 1985· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cat Fish Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA)
Dam Length545 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDGA05170

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: September 1, 2005
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Twin Hills Farm

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cat Fish Pond Dam?

Cat Fish 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 Cat Fish Pond Dam?

Cat Fish Pond Dam is owned by Twin Hills Farm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cat Fish Pond Dam built?

Cat Fish Pond Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Cat Fish Pond Dam?

Cat Fish 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 Cat Fish Pond Dam?

Cat Fish Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Cat Fish Pond Dam last inspected?

Cat Fish Pond Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2005. 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.