Giddens Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Giddens Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05060 |
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
Mrs. W. W. Giddens Estate Trust for Garland Giddens
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Giddens Pond Dam?
Giddens 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 Giddens Pond Dam?
Giddens Pond Dam is owned by Mrs. W. W. Giddens Estate Trust for Garland Giddens (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Giddens Pond Dam built?
Giddens Pond Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Giddens Pond Dam?
Giddens 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 Giddens Pond Dam?
Giddens Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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.