Chastain Meadows Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Chastain Meadows Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07099 |
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
Cobb County Water System
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chastain Meadows Pond Dam?
Chastain Meadows 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 Chastain Meadows Pond Dam?
Chastain Meadows Pond Dam is owned by Cobb County Water System (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chastain Meadows Pond Dam built?
Chastain Meadows Pond Dam was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Chastain Meadows Pond Dam?
Chastain Meadows Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chastain Meadows Pond Dam?
Chastain Meadows Pond Dam 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.