Simmons Pond Dam
Simmons Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Simmons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Simmons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bembry & Bembry Farms Lp (private). It impounds the Unknown near New Zion Church Environs.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 420 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | New Zion Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.28333, -83.39500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 420 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bembry & Bembry Farms LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00219 |
| Federal ID | GA00219 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |