Sapp Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Burke, Georgia· Earth· 16 ft tall

Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sapp Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height	16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length	570 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	93 acre-ft
Normal Storage	47 acre-ft

Surface Area	10 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	GA03008

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

Last Inspection: December 1, 1989

State Regulated: No

Ownership

Sapp, Roy

Private

Nearby Dams

Good Company Plantation Lake Dam

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Low Hazard 15 ft

Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam)

Jenkins, GA

Low Hazard 13 ft

Tillman Irrigation Pond No. 3 (Lower Dam)

Jenkins, GA

Low Hazard 23 ft

Tillman Irrigation Pond(Upper Dam)

Burke, GA

Low Hazard 13 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sapp Pond Dam?

Sapp 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 Sapp Pond Dam?

Sapp Pond Dam is owned by Sapp, Roy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sapp Pond Dam?

Sapp 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 Sapp Pond Dam?

Sapp Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Sapp Pond Dam last inspected?

Sapp Pond Dam was last inspected on December 1, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.