Youman Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Youman Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 610 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04710 |
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
Yeomans, Neal
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Youman Pond Dam?
Youman 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 Youman Pond Dam?
Youman Pond Dam is owned by Yeomans, Neal (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Youman Pond Dam built?
Youman Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Youman Pond Dam?
Youman 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 Youman Pond Dam?
Youman Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Youman Pond Dam last inspected?
Youman Pond Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.