City of Vidalia Pond Dam

Toombs, Georgia· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

City of Vidalia Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length740 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
NID IDGA05034

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

City of Vidalia

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of City of Vidalia Pond Dam?

City of Vidalia 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 City of Vidalia Pond Dam?

City of Vidalia Pond Dam is owned by City of Vidalia (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of City of Vidalia Pond Dam?

City of Vidalia 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 City of Vidalia Pond Dam?

City of Vidalia Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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.