Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam
Key Takeaway
Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 263 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| NID ID | GA04256 |
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
McGee Familt LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam?
Tripp Pond (Dubois) 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 Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam?
Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam is owned by McGee Familt LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam?
Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam?
Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Pond (Dubois) Dam last inspected?
Tripp Pond (Dubois) Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.