Twilight Pond

Heriot Creek· Chattahoochee, Georgia· Built 1968· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Twilight Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in GA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage537 acre-ft
Normal Storage289 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDGA01713

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 1, 2023
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Fort Moore

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Twilight Pond?

Twilight 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 Twilight Pond?

Twilight Pond is owned by Fort Moore (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Twilight Pond built?

Twilight Pond was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Twilight Pond?

Twilight 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 Twilight Pond?

Twilight Pond has a dam height of 45 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 Twilight Pond last inspected?

Twilight Pond was last inspected on March 1, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.