Forestry Pond Dam # 5
Key Takeaway
Forestry Pond Dam # 5 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 225 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00297 |
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
Baldwin Forest Public Fishing Area
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forestry Pond Dam # 5?
Forestry Pond Dam # 5 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 Forestry Pond Dam # 5?
Forestry Pond Dam # 5 is owned by Baldwin Forest Public Fishing Area (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Forestry Pond Dam # 5 built?
Forestry Pond Dam # 5 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Forestry Pond Dam # 5?
Forestry Pond Dam # 5 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 Forestry Pond Dam # 5?
Forestry Pond Dam # 5 has a dam height of 26 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 Forestry Pond Dam # 5 last inspected?
Forestry Pond Dam # 5 was last inspected on December 6, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.