Usry Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Usry Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,065 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 419 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9,170 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02264 |
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
Dallas, Albert H.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Usry Pond Dam?
Usry 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 Usry Pond Dam?
Usry Pond Dam is owned by Dallas, Albert H. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Usry Pond Dam built?
Usry Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Usry Pond Dam?
Usry 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 Usry Pond Dam?
Usry Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Usry Pond Dam last inspected?
Usry Pond Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.