Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 4,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04307 |
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 Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam?
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 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 Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam?
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam built?
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam?
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 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 Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam?
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam last inspected?
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond #1 Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.