King Bros. Dam
Key Takeaway
King Bros. Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05854 |
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
King Bros.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of King Bros. Dam?
King Bros. 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 King Bros. Dam?
King Bros. Dam is owned by King Bros. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was King Bros. Dam built?
King Bros. Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 King Bros. Dam?
King Bros. Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is King Bros. Dam?
King Bros. Dam has a dam height of 26 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.