Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 11,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 759 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03959 |
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 Holding Pond Dam?
Plant Bowen Holding 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 Holding Pond Dam?
Plant Bowen Holding 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 Holding Pond Dam built?
Plant Bowen Holding 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 Holding Pond Dam?
Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam?
Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Holding Pond Dam last inspected?
Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.