Echols Farm Pond Dam

GRIFFIN BRANCH· Pierce, Georgia· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Echols Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06366

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 9, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ECHOLS, JOHN THOMAS HARRIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Echols Farm Pond Dam?

Echols 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 Echols Farm Pond Dam?

Echols Farm Pond Dam is owned by ECHOLS, JOHN THOMAS HARRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Echols Farm Pond Dam?

Echols 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 Echols Farm Pond Dam last inspected?

Echols Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.