Yellow River Farm Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Yellow River Farm Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05172 |
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
Yellow River Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yellow River Farm Pond Dam?
Yellow River Farm 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 Yellow River Farm Pond Dam?
Yellow River Farm Pond Dam is owned by Yellow River Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yellow River Farm Pond Dam built?
Yellow River Farm Pond Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Yellow River Farm Pond Dam?
Yellow River Farm Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yellow River Farm Pond Dam?
Yellow River Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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.