Georgia Experiment Station Pond
Key Takeaway
Georgia Experiment Station Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05978 |
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
Ga. Coastal Plains Exp.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Georgia Experiment Station Pond?
Georgia Experiment Station Pond 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 Georgia Experiment Station Pond?
Georgia Experiment Station Pond is owned by Ga. Coastal Plains Exp. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Georgia Experiment Station Pond built?
Georgia Experiment Station Pond was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Georgia Experiment Station Pond?
Georgia Experiment Station Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Georgia Experiment Station Pond?
Georgia Experiment Station Pond 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.