Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| NID ID | GA04980 |
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
Southern Company Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam?
Ga Power Plant Scherer I 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 Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam?
Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam?
Ga Power Plant Scherer I 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 Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam?
Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam last inspected?
Ga Power Plant Scherer I Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.