City Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
City Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,800 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00903 |
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 Waynesboro
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City Pond Dam?
City 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 Pond Dam?
City Pond Dam is owned by City of Waynesboro (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City Pond Dam built?
City Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Pond Dam?
City 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 Pond Dam?
City 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.
When was City Pond Dam last inspected?
City Pond Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.