City Waste Holding Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Newton, Georgia· Built 1984· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

City Waste Holding Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA)
Dam Length4,095 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDGA05161

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
Last Inspection: April 1, 1989
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Covington

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of City Waste Holding Pond Dam?

City Waste Holding 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 Waste Holding Pond Dam?

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

When was City Waste Holding Pond Dam built?

City Waste Holding Pond Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Waste Holding Pond Dam?

City Waste Holding Pond Dam 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 Waste Holding Pond Dam?

City Waste Holding Pond Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Waste Holding Pond Dam last inspected?

City Waste Holding Pond Dam was last inspected on April 1, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.