Cloats Pond Dam

PARKERS MILL· Marion, Georgia· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cloats 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 Length408 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
NID IDGA04844

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: October 17, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Shirley Cloat & Kimberly Arnett

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cloats Pond Dam?

Cloats 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 Cloats Pond Dam?

Cloats Pond Dam is owned by Shirley Cloat & Kimberly Arnett (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Cloats Pond Dam?

Cloats 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 Cloats Pond Dam?

Cloats 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 Cloats Pond Dam last inspected?

Cloats Pond Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2017. 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.