Dorminy Family Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dorminy Family Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02937 |
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
Mr. & Mrs. Jones
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dorminy Family Pond Dam?
Dorminy Family 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 Dorminy Family Pond Dam?
Dorminy Family Pond Dam is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Jones (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dorminy Family Pond Dam built?
Dorminy Family Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Dorminy Family Pond Dam?
Dorminy Family 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 Dorminy Family Pond Dam?
Dorminy Family 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 Dorminy Family Pond Dam last inspected?
Dorminy Family Pond Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.