Located in Warthen Environs, Georgia, the C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam, also known as Shephard Lake Dam, was completed in 1978 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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This private earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 470 feet, with a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating on the tranquil waters of the TR-Little Keg Creek.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is not currently regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in December 2002. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains in good condition and poses no immediate threat. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the peaceful beauty of C and H Farms (Big Pond) Dam as a recreational haven that harmoniously blends with its natural surroundings in Washington County, Georgia.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE KEG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Nid Storage |
265 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
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