Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam

WEATHERFORD BRANCH· Upson, Georgia· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
NID IDGA05096

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Nash Cattle Co.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam?

Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake 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 Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam?

Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam is owned by Nash Cattle Co. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam?

Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam?

Proposed Nash Cattle Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.