Joyce Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Joyce Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 745 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04718 |
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
Yarbrough, Zan
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joyce Pond Dam?
Joyce 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 Joyce Pond Dam?
Joyce Pond Dam is owned by Yarbrough, Zan (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joyce Pond Dam built?
Joyce Pond Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Joyce Pond Dam?
Joyce 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 Joyce Pond Dam?
Joyce Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Joyce Pond Dam last inspected?
Joyce Pond Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.