Mcdonald Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcdonald Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03288 |
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
Anderson, Hazel, Ms.;Barrs,Dot Ms.;Hodges,Sandra Ms.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcdonald Pond Dam?
Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald Pond Dam?
Mcdonald Pond Dam is owned by Anderson, Hazel, Ms.;Barrs,Dot Ms.;Hodges,Sandra Ms. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcdonald Pond Dam built?
Mcdonald Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Mcdonald Pond Dam?
Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald Pond Dam?
Mcdonald Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Mcdonald Pond Dam last inspected?
Mcdonald Pond Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.