Clay Pit I

Little Sandy Run Creek· Richmond, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Clay Pit I is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA07163

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: March 28, 2021
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Fort Eisenhower

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clay Pit I?

Clay Pit I 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 Clay Pit I?

Clay Pit I is owned by Fort Eisenhower (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clay Pit I built?

Clay Pit I was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Clay Pit I?

Clay Pit I serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clay Pit I?

Clay Pit I has a dam height of 16 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 Clay Pit I last inspected?

Clay Pit I was last inspected on March 28, 2021. 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.