Daniel Catfish Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Upson, Georgia· Built 1969· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Daniel Catfish Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length265 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area55 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDGA02707

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: June 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Daniel, Gwen H.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Daniel Catfish Pond Dam?

Daniel Catfish 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 Daniel Catfish Pond Dam?

Daniel Catfish Pond Dam is owned by Daniel, Gwen H. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Daniel Catfish Pond Dam built?

Daniel Catfish Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Daniel Catfish Pond Dam?

Daniel Catfish 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 Daniel Catfish Pond Dam?

Daniel Catfish Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Daniel Catfish Pond Dam last inspected?

Daniel Catfish Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 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.