Hawkins Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Grady, Georgia· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hawkins Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage792 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area340 sq mi
Year Modified2009
NID IDGA03547

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
Last Inspection: December 1, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Rosemary LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hawkins Pond Dam?

Hawkins 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 Hawkins Pond Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Hawkins Pond Dam?

Hawkins 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 Hawkins Pond Dam?

Hawkins Pond Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Hawkins Pond Dam last inspected?

Hawkins Pond Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.