Stokes Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Stokes Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 968 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02647 |
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
Stokes, J. W.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stokes Pond Dam?
Stokes 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 Stokes Pond Dam?
Stokes Pond Dam is owned by Stokes, J. W. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stokes Pond Dam built?
Stokes Pond Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Stokes Pond Dam?
Stokes 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 Stokes Pond Dam?
Stokes Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Stokes Pond Dam last inspected?
Stokes Pond Dam was last inspected on September 1, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.