Crook Pond Dam

Name unknoen· Macon, Georgia· Built 1992· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Crook Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDGA05100

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: May 22, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Crook, Donny

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crook Pond Dam?

Crook 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 Crook Pond Dam?

Crook Pond Dam is owned by Crook, Donny (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crook Pond Dam built?

Crook Pond Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Crook Pond Dam?

Crook 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 Crook Pond Dam?

Crook Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Crook Pond Dam last inspected?

Crook Pond Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2018. 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.