Verderys Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Verderys Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02208 |
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
Verdery, H. M., Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Verderys Pond Dam?
Verderys 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 Verderys Pond Dam?
Verderys Pond Dam is owned by Verdery, H. M., Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Verderys Pond Dam built?
Verderys Pond Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Verderys Pond Dam?
Verderys 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 Verderys Pond Dam?
Verderys Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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.