Stone Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Stone Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 935 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02802 |
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
T.L. Stone Sr. Est. C/O Tommie Gary Stone
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stone Pond Dam?
Stone 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 Stone Pond Dam?
Stone Pond Dam is owned by T.L. Stone Sr. Est. C/O Tommie Gary Stone (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stone Pond Dam built?
Stone Pond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Stone Pond Dam?
Stone 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 Stone Pond Dam?
Stone Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Stone Pond Dam last inspected?
Stone Pond Dam was last inspected on December 14, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.