Todd Dam
Key Takeaway
Todd Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 186 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00648 |
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
Todd Arlo Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Todd Dam?
Todd 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 Todd Dam?
Todd Dam is owned by Todd Arlo Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Todd Dam built?
Todd Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Todd Dam?
Todd 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 Todd Dam?
Todd Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Todd Dam last inspected?
Todd Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.