Durden Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Durden Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,038 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01259 |
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
Roy E. Bowen Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Durden Pond Dam?
Durden 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 Pond Dam?
Durden Pond Dam is owned by Roy E. Bowen Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Durden Pond Dam built?
Durden Pond Dam was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 Durden Pond Dam?
Durden 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 Pond Dam?
Durden Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Pond Dam last inspected?
Durden Pond Dam was last inspected on January 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.