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Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam in Banks, Georgia, is a private dam constructed in 1988 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a hydraulic height of 25 feet, providing a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area that is unspecified.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Mt. Pleasant Beefmasters Farm Pond Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam has not been inspected since October 2012, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to determine the structural integrity and safety of the dam. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are also listed as unknown, raising concerns about the level of preparedness in case of a potential failure event. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find interest in exploring the management and safety protocols of this dam to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
46 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
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