Kelly's Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Kelly's Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 255 acres |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04660 |
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
Kelly, T. B. and J. P.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kelly's Pond Dam?
Kelly's 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 Kelly's Pond Dam?
Kelly's Pond Dam is owned by Kelly, T. B. and J. P. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kelly's Pond Dam built?
Kelly's Pond Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Kelly's Pond Dam?
Kelly's Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kelly's Pond Dam?
Kelly's 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 Kelly's Pond Dam last inspected?
Kelly's Pond Dam was last inspected on September 1, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.