Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,010 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03095 |
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
Roscoe Tilden Bembry Family Partnership LP, C/O John Bembry
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam?
Thomas Camphouse 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 Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam?
Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam is owned by Roscoe Tilden Bembry Family Partnership LP, C/O John Bembry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam built?
Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam?
Thomas Camphouse 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 Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam?
Thomas Camphouse 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 Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam last inspected?
Thomas Camphouse Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.