Simmons Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Simmons Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 420 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00219 |
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
Bembry & Bembry Farms LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Simmons Pond Dam?
Simmons 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 Simmons Pond Dam?
Simmons Pond Dam is owned by Bembry & Bembry Farms LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Simmons Pond Dam built?
Simmons Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Simmons Pond Dam?
Simmons 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 Simmons Pond Dam?
Simmons Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Simmons Pond Dam last inspected?
Simmons Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.