Cato Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam 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 | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 328 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03107 |
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
TOOMBS LAND CO LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cato Irrigation Pond Dam?
Cato Irrigation 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 Cato Irrigation Pond Dam?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by TOOMBS LAND CO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cato Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam 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?
Cato Irrigation 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 Cato Irrigation Pond Dam?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 last inspected?
Cato Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.