City of Nashville Oxidation Pond
Key Takeaway
City of Nashville Oxidation Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 4,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03981 |
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
City of Nashville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Nashville Oxidation Pond?
City of Nashville Oxidation Pond 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 City of Nashville Oxidation Pond?
City of Nashville Oxidation Pond is owned by City of Nashville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Nashville Oxidation Pond built?
City of Nashville Oxidation Pond 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 City of Nashville Oxidation Pond?
City of Nashville Oxidation Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Nashville Oxidation Pond?
City of Nashville Oxidation Pond has a dam height of 9 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 City of Nashville Oxidation Pond last inspected?
City of Nashville Oxidation Pond was last inspected on May 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.