Five Fingers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Five Fingers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| NID ID | GA05893 |
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
Ward Holdings III LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Five Fingers Pond Dam?
Five Fingers 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 Five Fingers Pond Dam?
Five Fingers Pond Dam is owned by Ward Holdings III LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Five Fingers Pond Dam?
Five Fingers 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 Five Fingers Pond Dam?
Five Fingers Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Five Fingers Pond Dam last inspected?
Five Fingers Pond Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.