Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East
Key Takeaway
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05036 |
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
Cato Enterprises
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East 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 Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East is owned by Cato Enterprises (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East built?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East 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 Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East has a dam height of 18 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 Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East last inspected?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam East was last inspected on November 1, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.