Plant Scherer Retention Pond
Key Takeaway
Plant Scherer Retention Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 96.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04981 |
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 Scherer Retention Pond?
Plant Scherer Retention Pond 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 Scherer Retention Pond?
Plant Scherer Retention Pond is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plant Scherer Retention Pond built?
Plant Scherer Retention Pond was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Retention Pond?
Plant Scherer Retention Pond 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 Retention Pond?
Plant Scherer Retention Pond has a dam height of 53 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 Retention Pond last inspected?
Plant Scherer Retention Pond was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.