Turkey Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Turkey Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03316 |
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
Magruder Plantation, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turkey Pond Dam?
Turkey 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 Turkey Pond Dam?
Turkey Pond Dam is owned by Magruder Plantation, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turkey Pond Dam built?
Turkey Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Turkey Pond Dam?
Turkey Pond 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 Turkey Pond Dam?
Turkey Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Turkey Pond Dam last inspected?
Turkey Pond Dam was last inspected on May 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.