Chicken Yard Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Chicken Yard Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 215 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03224 |
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
Rogers Correctional Institution
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chicken Yard Pond Dam?
Chicken Yard 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 Chicken Yard Pond Dam?
Chicken Yard Pond Dam is owned by Rogers Correctional Institution (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chicken Yard Pond Dam built?
Chicken Yard Pond Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Chicken Yard Pond Dam?
Chicken Yard 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 Chicken Yard Pond Dam?
Chicken Yard Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Chicken Yard Pond Dam last inspected?
Chicken Yard Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.