Rountree Pond Dam (South)
Key Takeaway
Rountree Pond Dam (South) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 695 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03236 |
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
Rountree, Manning
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rountree Pond Dam (South)?
Rountree Pond Dam (South) 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 Rountree Pond Dam (South)?
Rountree Pond Dam (South) is owned by Rountree, Manning (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rountree Pond Dam (South) built?
Rountree Pond Dam (South) was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Rountree Pond Dam (South)?
Rountree Pond Dam (South) 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 Rountree Pond Dam (South)?
Rountree Pond Dam (South) 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 Rountree Pond Dam (South) last inspected?
Rountree Pond Dam (South) was last inspected on January 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.