Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 98 ft (taller than 99.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 9,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 503 acres |
| Drainage Area | 776 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2014 |
| NID ID | GA07217 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 Scherer Ash Pond Dam?
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam?
Plant Scherer 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 Scherer Ash Pond Dam built?
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Scherer Ash Pond Dam?
Plant Scherer 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 Scherer Ash Pond Dam?
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 98 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 Scherer Ash Pond Dam last inspected?
Plant Scherer Ash Pond Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.