Sumner Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sumner Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 440 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03113 |
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
Soperton Naval Stores
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sumner Pond Dam?
Sumner 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 Sumner Pond Dam?
Sumner Pond Dam is owned by Soperton Naval Stores (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sumner Pond Dam built?
Sumner Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Sumner Pond Dam?
Sumner 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 Sumner Pond Dam?
Sumner Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Sumner Pond Dam last inspected?
Sumner Pond Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.