Pate Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pate Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 682 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 142 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03014 |
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
Weitman, Nickole Leslie
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pate Pond Dam?
Pate 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 Pate Pond Dam?
Pate Pond Dam is owned by Weitman, Nickole Leslie (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pate Pond Dam built?
Pate Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Pate Pond Dam?
Pate 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 Pate Pond Dam?
Pate 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 Pate Pond Dam last inspected?
Pate Pond Dam was last inspected on June 18, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.