Farmers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Farmers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 472 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00745 |
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
Fredrick B. Taylor & Robert S. Olgetree
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Farmers Pond Dam?
Farmers 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 Farmers Pond Dam?
Farmers Pond Dam is owned by Fredrick B. Taylor & Robert S. Olgetree (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Farmers Pond Dam built?
Farmers Pond Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Farmers Pond Dam?
Farmers 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 Farmers Pond Dam?
Farmers Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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.