S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Screven, Georgia· Built 1963· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length720 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage385 acre-ft
Normal Storage232 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area570 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDGA00867

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: March 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Coastal Empire Council Inc of the Boy Scouts of AMerica

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam?

S.E. Timberlands Rec. 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 S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam?

S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam is owned by Coastal Empire Council Inc of the Boy Scouts of AMerica (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam built?

S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam?

S.E. Timberlands Rec. 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 S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam?

S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam last inspected?

S.E. Timberlands Rec. Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2018. 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.