Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1

UNKNOWN· Putnam, Georgia· Built 1967· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA)
Dam Length275 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area75 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDGA04935

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

University of Georgia / Animal and Dairy Science

State Government

Nearby Dams

New Pond Dam

Putnam, GA

Low Hazard 35 ft

Central Ga. Branch Experiment Sta. Pond Dam #4

Putnam, GA

Low Hazard 21 ft

Green Glades Farm Lake Dam No. 1

Putnam, GA

Low Hazard 20 ft

Jack Davis Lake Dam

Putnam, GA

Low Hazard 25 ft

Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Lake Dam

Putnam, GA

Low Hazard 21 ft

Central Ga. Branch Exp. Sta. Pond #3

Morgan, GA

Low Hazard 21 ft

Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012

Putnam, GA

Low Hazard 27 ft

Shady Dale Farm Lake Dam

Jasper, GA

Low Hazard 28 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1?

Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 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 Experiment Station Pond Dam #1?

Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 is owned by University of Georgia / Animal and Dairy Science (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 built?

Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Experiment Station Pond Dam #1?

Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 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 Experiment Station Pond Dam #1?

Central Ga. Branch Experiment Station Pond Dam #1 has a dam height of 24 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.