Freeman Pond Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Freeman Pond Dam # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,458 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04748 |
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
Freeman, James C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Freeman Pond Dam # 2?
Freeman Pond Dam # 2 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 Freeman Pond Dam # 2?
Freeman Pond Dam # 2 is owned by Freeman, James C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Freeman Pond Dam # 2?
Freeman Pond Dam # 2 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 Freeman Pond Dam # 2?
Freeman Pond Dam # 2 has a dam height of 8 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.