Grimes Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Grimes Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 288 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02844 |
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
Grimes, L. L. and M. B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grimes Pond Dam?
Grimes 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 Grimes Pond Dam?
Grimes Pond Dam is owned by Grimes, L. L. and M. B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grimes Pond Dam built?
Grimes Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Grimes Pond Dam?
Grimes 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 Grimes Pond Dam?
Grimes 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.