Quattlebaum Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Quattlebaum Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,860 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03069 |
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
Quattelbaum, Florence
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Quattlebaum Pond Dam?
Quattlebaum 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 Quattlebaum Pond Dam?
Quattlebaum Pond Dam is owned by Quattelbaum, Florence (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quattlebaum Pond Dam built?
Quattlebaum Pond Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Quattlebaum Pond Dam?
Quattlebaum Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Quattlebaum Pond Dam?
Quattlebaum Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Quattlebaum Pond Dam last inspected?
Quattlebaum Pond Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.