Catawba Pond Dam

Chattahoochee River· White, Georgia· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Catawba Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA)
Dam Length165 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06572

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: February 1, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Dnr State Parks and Historic Sites

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Catawba Pond Dam?

Catawba 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 Catawba Pond Dam?

Catawba Pond Dam is owned by Dnr State Parks and Historic Sites (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Catawba Pond Dam?

Catawba Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Catawba Pond Dam last inspected?

Catawba Pond Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2011. 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.