Cochran Livestock Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cochran Livestock Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 156 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04745 |
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
Cochran, Sam
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cochran Livestock Pond Dam?
Cochran Livestock 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 Cochran Livestock Pond Dam?
Cochran Livestock Pond Dam is owned by Cochran, Sam (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cochran Livestock Pond Dam?
Cochran Livestock Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cochran Livestock Pond Dam?
Cochran Livestock Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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.