Dominy Dam

Tr- Big Sandy· Wilkinson, Georgia· Built 1981· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dominy Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDGA05977

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Morgan Dominy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dominy Dam?

Dominy 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 Dominy Dam?

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

When was Dominy Dam built?

Dominy Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Dominy Dam?

Dominy Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dominy Dam?

Dominy Dam has a dam height of 23 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.

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.