Cato Irrigation Pond ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Cato Irrigation Pond ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02697 |
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 ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam?
Cato Irrigation Pond ( Hwy 107 ) Upper 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 ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam?
Cato Irrigation Pond ( Hwy 107 ) Upper 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 ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam built?
Cato Irrigation Pond ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam?
Cato Irrigation Pond ( Hwy 107 ) Upper 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 ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam?
Cato Irrigation Pond ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam has a dam height of 14 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 ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam last inspected?
Cato Irrigation Pond ( Hwy 107 ) Upper Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.