Park Pond (Lower) Dam
Key Takeaway
Park Pond (Lower) Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| NID ID | GA04103 |
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
Helen K. Casey & Lewis T. Park
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Park Pond (Lower) Dam?
Park Pond (Lower) 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 Park Pond (Lower) Dam?
Park Pond (Lower) Dam is owned by Helen K. Casey & Lewis T. Park (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Park Pond (Lower) Dam?
Park Pond (Lower) 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 Park Pond (Lower) Dam?
Park Pond (Lower) Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Park Pond (Lower) Dam last inspected?
Park Pond (Lower) Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.