Telfair Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Telfair Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03711 |
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
Southern Company Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Telfair Pond Dam?
Telfair 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 Telfair Pond Dam?
Telfair Pond Dam is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Telfair Pond Dam built?
Telfair Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Telfair Pond Dam?
Telfair 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 Telfair Pond Dam?
Telfair Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Telfair Pond Dam last inspected?
Telfair Pond Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.