Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam

UNKNOWN· Walton, Georgia· Built 1955· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length3,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDGA01080

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Monroe

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam?

Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 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 Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam?

Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam is owned by City of Monroe (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam built?

Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam?

Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam?

Sewage Treatment Pond No 1 Dam has a dam height of 14 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.

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.