Seven Acre Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Seven Acre Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04280 |
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
State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Seven Acre Pond Dam?
Seven Acre 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 Seven Acre Pond Dam?
Seven Acre Pond Dam is owned by State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Seven Acre Pond Dam built?
Seven Acre Pond Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Seven Acre Pond Dam?
Seven Acre 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 Seven Acre Pond Dam?
Seven Acre Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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.