C And H Farms (big Pond) Dam
C And H Farms (big Pond) Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About C And H Farms (big Pond) Dam
The primary purpose of C And H Farms (big Pond) Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C & H Farms (private). It impounds the Tr-little Keg Creek near Warthen Environs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 12/02/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Warthen Environs |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Keg Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.10306, -82.85778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C & H Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00320 |
| Federal ID | GA00320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |