Dorminy & Luke Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dorminy & Luke Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 950 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03382 |
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
A.B.C. Dorminy Jr.;Luke, J. Weldon
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dorminy & Luke Pond Dam?
Dorminy & Luke 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 & Luke Pond Dam?
Dorminy & Luke Pond Dam is owned by A.B.C. Dorminy Jr.;Luke, J. Weldon (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dorminy & Luke Pond Dam?
Dorminy & Luke 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 Dorminy & Luke Pond Dam?
Dorminy & Luke Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 & Luke Pond Dam last inspected?
Dorminy & Luke Pond Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.