Twenty Acre Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Twenty Acre Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| NID ID | GA04131 |
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
Colquitt County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Twenty Acre Pond Dam?
Twenty Acre 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 Twenty Acre Pond Dam?
Twenty Acre Pond Dam is owned by Colquitt County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Twenty Acre Pond Dam?
Twenty Acre 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 Twenty Acre Pond Dam?
Twenty Acre 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 Twenty Acre Pond Dam last inspected?
Twenty Acre Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.