Durden Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Durden Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 595 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,087 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03228 |
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
Durden Farms LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Durden Farm Pond Dam?
Durden Farm 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 Durden Farm Pond Dam?
Durden Farm Pond Dam is owned by Durden Farms LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Durden Farm Pond Dam?
Durden Farm 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 Durden Farm Pond Dam?
Durden Farm 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 Durden Farm Pond Dam last inspected?
Durden Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on January 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.