Laniers Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Laniers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 370 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00073 |
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
JOSEPH C JAMES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Laniers Pond Dam?
Laniers 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 Laniers Pond Dam?
Laniers Pond Dam is owned by JOSEPH C JAMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Laniers Pond Dam built?
Laniers Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Laniers Pond Dam?
Laniers 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 Laniers Pond Dam?
Laniers 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 Laniers Pond Dam last inspected?
Laniers Pond Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.