Urquhart Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Urquhart Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 262 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04196 |
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
Weitman, Nickole Leslie Buford, Michael C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Urquhart Pond Dam?
Urquhart 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 Urquhart Pond Dam?
Urquhart Pond Dam is owned by Weitman, Nickole Leslie Buford, Michael C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Urquhart Pond Dam?
Urquhart 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 Urquhart Pond Dam?
Urquhart Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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.