Leitner Pond

Sandy Run Creek· Richmond, Georgia· Built 1940· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Leitner Pond 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 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDGA07166

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 28, 2021
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Fort Eisenhower

Federal Government

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Lower Leitner Pond

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Low Hazard 8 ft

Big Beaver Pond

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Upper Whittimore

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Union Mill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Leitner Pond?

Leitner Pond 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 Leitner Pond?

Leitner Pond is owned by Fort Eisenhower (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Leitner Pond built?

Leitner Pond 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 Leitner Pond?

Leitner Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Leitner Pond?

Leitner Pond has a dam height of 9 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 Leitner Pond last inspected?

Leitner Pond was last inspected on March 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.