Wallace Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wallace Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 193 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03206 |
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
Rogers Correctional Institution
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wallace Pond Dam?
Wallace 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 Wallace Pond Dam?
Wallace Pond Dam is owned by Rogers Correctional Institution (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wallace Pond Dam built?
Wallace Pond Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Wallace Pond Dam?
Wallace 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 Wallace Pond Dam?
Wallace 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.