Morgan's Fish Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Morgan's Fish 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 | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 300 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03083 |
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, Lilly Mae
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Morgan's Fish Pond Dam?
Morgan's Fish 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 Morgan's Fish Pond Dam?
Morgan's Fish Pond Dam is owned by Morgan, Lilly Mae (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Morgan's Fish Pond Dam built?
Morgan's Fish 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 Morgan's Fish Pond Dam?
Morgan's Fish 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 Morgan's Fish Pond Dam?
Morgan's Fish Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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's Fish Pond Dam last inspected?
Morgan's Fish Pond Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.