Tripp Mims Place Pond
Key Takeaway
Tripp Mims Place Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 840 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03145 |
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
Sawbridge Enterprises LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tripp Mims Place Pond?
Tripp Mims Place Pond 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 Tripp Mims Place Pond?
Tripp Mims Place Pond is owned by Sawbridge Enterprises LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tripp Mims Place Pond built?
Tripp Mims Place Pond was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Tripp Mims Place Pond?
Tripp Mims Place Pond 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 Tripp Mims Place Pond?
Tripp Mims Place Pond 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 Tripp Mims Place Pond last inspected?
Tripp Mims Place Pond was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.