Morgan Pond Dam (Sw)
Key Takeaway
Morgan Pond Dam (Sw) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 828 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03974 |
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
Morgan,John L.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Morgan Pond Dam (Sw)?
Morgan Pond Dam (Sw) 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 Morgan Pond Dam (Sw)?
Morgan Pond Dam (Sw) is owned by Morgan,John L. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Morgan Pond Dam (Sw)?
Morgan Pond Dam (Sw) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Morgan Pond Dam (Sw)?
Morgan Pond Dam (Sw) 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 Morgan Pond Dam (Sw) last inspected?
Morgan Pond Dam (Sw) was last inspected on October 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.