Evans Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Evans Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 498 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 150 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00934 |
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
Joe D. Calhoun
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Evans Pond Dam?
Evans 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 Evans Pond Dam?
Evans Pond Dam is owned by Joe D. Calhoun (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Evans Pond Dam built?
Evans Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Evans Pond Dam?
Evans Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Evans Pond Dam?
Evans Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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.