Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03500 |
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
Fitzgerald Water, Light & Bond Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2?
Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2 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 Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2?
Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2 is owned by Fitzgerald Water, Light & Bond Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2?
Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2?
Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2 has a dam height of 9 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 Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2 last inspected?
Waste Disposal Pond Dam # 2 was last inspected on October 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.