Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 3 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Drainage Area | 195 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03958 |
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
Southern Company Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam?
Plant Bowen Ash 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 Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam?
Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam built?
Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam?
Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam?
Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam last inspected?
Plant Bowen Ash Pond Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.