Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| NID ID | GA05054 |
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
Thirza & Richard Sanders
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam?
Southern Clay Tract 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 Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam?
Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam is owned by Thirza & Richard Sanders (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam?
Southern Clay Tract 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 Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam?
Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam last inspected?
Southern Clay Tract Pond Dam was last inspected on December 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.