Dejarnette Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dejarnette Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 820 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03371 |
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
Dejarnette, Robert H.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dejarnette Pond Dam?
Dejarnette 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 Dejarnette Pond Dam?
Dejarnette Pond Dam is owned by Dejarnette, Robert H. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dejarnette Pond Dam built?
Dejarnette Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Dejarnette Pond Dam?
Dejarnette 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 Dejarnette Pond Dam?
Dejarnette Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Dejarnette Pond Dam last inspected?
Dejarnette Pond Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.