Cato 4
Key Takeaway
Cato 4 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05970 |
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
R. L. Cato
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cato 4?
Cato 4 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 Cato 4?
Cato 4 is owned by R. L. Cato (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cato 4 built?
Cato 4 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Cato 4?
Cato 4 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cato 4?
Cato 4 has a dam height of 25 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.