Piedmont Pond #21a Dam
Key Takeaway
Piedmont Pond #21a Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 766 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA10010 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Piedmont Pond #21a Dam?
Piedmont Pond #21a 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 Piedmont Pond #21a Dam?
Piedmont Pond #21a Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Piedmont Pond #21a Dam built?
Piedmont Pond #21a Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Piedmont Pond #21a Dam?
Piedmont Pond #21a Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Piedmont Pond #21a Dam?
Piedmont Pond #21a Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Piedmont Pond #21a Dam last inspected?
Piedmont Pond #21a Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.