Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.)
Key Takeaway
Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03965 |
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
Ross, Sidney R.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.)?
Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.) 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 (Wheeler Ave.)?
Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.) is owned by Ross, Sidney R. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.) built?
Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.) was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 (Wheeler Ave.)?
Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.) 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 Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.)?
Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.) has a dam height of 13 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 (Wheeler Ave.) last inspected?
Ross Pond Dam (Wheeler Ave.) was last inspected on October 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.