East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03877 |
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
Post Oak Developments
Private
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What is the hazard classification of East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam?
East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing 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 East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam?
East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam is owned by Post Oak Developments (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam built?
East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam?
East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing 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 East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam?
East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam last inspected?
East Spring Lake Area Iii Fishing Pond Dam was last inspected on September 1, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.