Olin Pond Dam No. 2
Key Takeaway
Olin Pond Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 4,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04943 |
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
Olin Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Olin Pond Dam No. 2?
Olin Pond Dam No. 2 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 Olin Pond Dam No. 2?
Olin Pond Dam No. 2 is owned by Olin Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Olin Pond Dam No. 2 built?
Olin Pond Dam No. 2 was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Olin Pond Dam No. 2?
Olin Pond Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 12 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.