Singletary Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Singletary Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 826 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,920 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03584 |
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
Jones Limited Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Singletary Pond Dam?
Singletary 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 Singletary Pond Dam?
Singletary Pond Dam is owned by Jones Limited Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Singletary Pond Dam built?
Singletary Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Singletary Pond Dam?
Singletary 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 Singletary Pond Dam?
Singletary Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Singletary Pond Dam last inspected?
Singletary Pond Dam was last inspected on August 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.