Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 75 ft (taller than 98.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 4,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | GA01482 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Southern Company Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam?
Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam?
Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam built?
Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam?
Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 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 Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam?
Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam has a dam height of 75 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 Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam last inspected?
Mcdonough Ash Pond # 4 Dam was last inspected on February 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.