Harrell Pond Dam

BUCK CREEK· Grady, Georgia· Earth· 11 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Harrell Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1,720 sq mi
NID IDGA03554

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Harrell, Gail

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harrell Pond Dam?

Harrell 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 Harrell Pond Dam?

Harrell Pond Dam is owned by Harrell, Gail (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Harrell Pond Dam?

Harrell Pond Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Harrell Pond Dam?

Harrell Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.