Haygood Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Haygood Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 475 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02870 |
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
SJ Acres LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Haygood Pond Dam?
Haygood 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 Haygood Pond Dam?
Haygood Pond Dam is owned by SJ Acres LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haygood Pond Dam built?
Haygood Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Haygood Pond Dam?
Haygood 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 Haygood Pond Dam?
Haygood Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Haygood Pond Dam last inspected?
Haygood Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.