Garrison Pond Dam

MIDDLE BRANCH· Telfair, Georgia· Built 1970· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Garrison Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1,748 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDGA03100

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 12, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Addie Briggs;Garrison, Saxton Jr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garrison Pond Dam?

Garrison 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 Garrison Pond Dam?

Garrison Pond Dam is owned by Addie Briggs;Garrison, Saxton Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Garrison Pond Dam built?

Garrison Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Garrison Pond Dam?

Garrison 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 Garrison Pond Dam?

Garrison 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 Garrison Pond Dam last inspected?

Garrison Pond Dam was last inspected on May 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.