Wood Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wood Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,003 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03318 |
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
Wood, Ralph
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wood Pond Dam?
Wood 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 Wood Pond Dam?
Wood Pond Dam is owned by Wood, Ralph (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wood Pond Dam built?
Wood Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Wood Pond Dam?
Wood 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 Wood Pond Dam?
Wood Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Wood Pond Dam last inspected?
Wood Pond Dam was last inspected on December 1, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.