Hood Pond Dam

WATERING HOLE BRANCH· Bulloch, Georgia· Built 1960· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hood Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDGA03313

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: November 1, 2004
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Hood, James E.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hood Pond Dam?

Hood 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 Hood Pond Dam?

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

When was Hood Pond Dam built?

Hood Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Hood Pond Dam?

Hood 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 Hood Pond Dam?

Hood Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Hood Pond Dam last inspected?

Hood Pond Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. 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.