Gunn Farm Pond
Key Takeaway
Gunn Farm Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06893 |
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
J.L. Gunn
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gunn Farm Pond?
Gunn Farm 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 Gunn Farm Pond?
Gunn Farm Pond is owned by J.L. Gunn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gunn Farm Pond built?
Gunn Farm Pond was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Gunn Farm Pond?
Gunn Farm Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gunn Farm Pond?
Gunn Farm Pond 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 Gunn Farm Pond last inspected?
Gunn Farm Pond was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.