Wildlife Pond Dam

NORTON BRANCH· Thomas, Georgia· Built 1951· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wildlife Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length2,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage198 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area3,440 sq mi
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)
NID IDGA03581

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 21, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

AUCILLA RUN PROPERTIES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wildlife Pond Dam?

Wildlife 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 Wildlife Pond Dam?

Wildlife Pond Dam is owned by AUCILLA RUN PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wildlife Pond Dam built?

Wildlife Pond Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Wildlife Pond Dam?

Wildlife 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 Wildlife Pond Dam?

Wildlife Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Wildlife Pond Dam last inspected?

Wildlife Pond Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.