Dorns Pond Dam, located in Richmond, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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The dam, designed by DORN, stands at a height of 8 feet and spans a length of 250 feet. It impounds Smith Branch, creating a surface area of 14 acres and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet.
Despite not being state-regulated, Dorns Pond Dam holds a moderate hazard potential with an undetermined condition assessment. The last inspection conducted on the dam was in October 1989, and its risk assessment is categorized as moderate. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks mentioned in the data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams, Dorns Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study with its private ownership, lack of state regulation, and moderate hazard potential. The dam's design and purpose for recreation add an additional layer of interest to its structural and risk assessment details, making it a noteworthy example in the field of water resource management and infrastructure safety.
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
SMITH BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
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