Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04251 |
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
Fort Howard Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam?
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products 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 Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam?
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam is owned by Fort Howard Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam built?
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam?
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam?
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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.