Catawba Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Catawba Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06572 |
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
Dnr State Parks and Historic Sites
State Government
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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.