Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond
Key Takeaway
Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 7,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05088 |
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
City of Monroe
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond?
Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation 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 Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond?
Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond is owned by City of Monroe (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond built?
Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond?
Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond 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 Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond?
Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond last inspected?
Monroe Mountain Creek Oxidation Pond was last inspected on August 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.