Cooper'S Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cooper'S Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | GA04516 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Coopers Pond Homeowner Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cooper'S Pond Dam?
Cooper'S Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cooper'S Pond Dam?
Cooper'S Pond Dam is owned by Coopers Pond Homeowner Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cooper'S Pond Dam built?
Cooper'S Pond Dam 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 Cooper'S Pond Dam?
Cooper'S 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 Cooper'S Pond Dam?
Cooper'S Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Cooper'S Pond Dam last inspected?
Cooper'S Pond Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.