Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| NID ID | GA04012 |
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
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Inc.
Private
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Unknown 8 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower)?
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) 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 Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower)?
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) is owned by Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower)?
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower)?
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) 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 Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) last inspected?
Spirit Creek Cattle Farm Pond Dam #3 (Lower) was last inspected on June 29, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.