Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03940 |
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
Moon, L. T.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam?
Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm 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 Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam?
Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam is owned by Moon, L. T. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam built?
Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam?
Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam?
Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam last inspected?
Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.