T.K. Rushing Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
T.K. Rushing Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03076 |
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
Ardelia, Sara Mrs.;Rushing,Theron Jack;Seymore, Betty Jean
Private
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What is the hazard classification of T.K. Rushing Pond Dam?
T.K. Rushing 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 T.K. Rushing Pond Dam?
T.K. Rushing Pond Dam is owned by Ardelia, Sara Mrs.;Rushing,Theron Jack;Seymore, Betty Jean (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was T.K. Rushing Pond Dam built?
T.K. Rushing Pond Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 T.K. Rushing Pond Dam?
T.K. Rushing 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 T.K. Rushing Pond Dam?
T.K. Rushing Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 T.K. Rushing Pond Dam last inspected?
T.K. Rushing Pond Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.