Snows Pond Dam

TURKEY CREEK· Twiggs, Georgia· Built 1959· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Snows Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage471 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDGA00182

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: December 17, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Steven Foster Mark

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Snows Pond Dam?

Snows 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 Snows Pond Dam?

Snows Pond Dam is owned by Steven Foster Mark (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Snows Pond Dam built?

Snows Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Snows Pond Dam?

Snows 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 Snows Pond Dam?

Snows Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Snows Pond Dam last inspected?

Snows Pond Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2020. 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.