D H Smith Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
D H Smith Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 830 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03296 |
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
Smith, D. H.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of D H Smith Pond Dam?
D H Smith 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 D H Smith Pond Dam?
D H Smith Pond Dam is owned by Smith, D. H. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was D H Smith Pond Dam built?
D H Smith Pond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 D H Smith Pond Dam?
D H Smith Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is D H Smith Pond Dam?
D H Smith Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 D H Smith Pond Dam last inspected?
D H Smith Pond Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.