Waylon Johnson Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Waylon Johnson Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 582 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,825 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA01221 |
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
Johnson, Waylon
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waylon Johnson Pond Dam?
Waylon Johnson 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 Waylon Johnson Pond Dam?
Waylon Johnson Pond Dam is owned by Johnson, Waylon (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Waylon Johnson Pond Dam?
Waylon Johnson Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Waylon Johnson Pond Dam?
Waylon Johnson Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Waylon Johnson Pond Dam last inspected?
Waylon Johnson Pond Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.