Short Farm Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Jackson, Georgia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length705 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
NID IDGA05258

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: July 27, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Short, James

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Short Farm Pond Dam?

Short Farm 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 Short Farm Pond Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Short Farm Pond Dam?

Short Farm 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 Short Farm Pond Dam?

Short Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Short Farm Pond Dam last inspected?

Short Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2016. 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.