Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3

UNKNOWN· Morgan, Georgia· Built 1962· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDGA05196

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Georgia Experiment Station

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3?

Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 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 Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3?

Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 is owned by Georgia Experiment Station (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 built?

Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3?

Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3?

Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3 has a dam height of 21 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.