Huggins Pond Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,520 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00872 |
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
Newman Pryor
Private
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Unknown 11 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Huggins Pond Dam No. 1?
Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 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 Huggins Pond Dam No. 1?
Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 is owned by Newman Pryor (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 built?
Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Huggins Pond Dam No. 1?
Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 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 Huggins Pond Dam No. 1?
Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 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 Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Huggins Pond Dam No. 1 was last inspected on March 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.