Fields Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Fields Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03301 |
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
Fields, C. J.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fields Pond Dam?
Fields 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 Fields Pond Dam?
Fields Pond Dam is owned by Fields, C. J. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fields Pond Dam built?
Fields Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Fields Pond Dam?
Fields 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 Fields Pond Dam?
Fields Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Fields Pond Dam last inspected?
Fields Pond Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.