Phillips Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Phillips Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,160 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01070 |
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
Vernon S. Killingsworth, ETAL Deer Creek Farms Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Phillips Pond Dam?
Phillips 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 Phillips Pond Dam?
Phillips Pond Dam is owned by Vernon S. Killingsworth, ETAL Deer Creek Farms Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Phillips Pond Dam built?
Phillips Pond Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Phillips Pond Dam?
Phillips 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 Phillips Pond Dam?
Phillips Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Phillips Pond Dam last inspected?
Phillips Pond Dam was last inspected on September 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.