Ross Pond Dam (Power Line)
Key Takeaway
Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,035 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 285 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03972 |
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
R & C Mixon Holdings Llp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ross Pond Dam (Power Line)?
Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) 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 Ross Pond Dam (Power Line)?
Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) is owned by R & C Mixon Holdings Llp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) built?
Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Ross Pond Dam (Power Line)?
Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) 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 Ross Pond Dam (Power Line)?
Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) has a dam height of 25 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 Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) last inspected?
Ross Pond Dam (Power Line) was last inspected on October 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.