H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 755 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06412 |
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
Yeomans, H.G.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam?
H.G. Yeomans 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 H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam?
H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam is owned by Yeomans, H.G. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam built?
H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam?
H.G. Yeomans 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 H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam?
H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam last inspected?
H.G. Yeomans Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.