Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond Dam #3
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Floyd County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond Dam #3
Georgia Power Plant Hammond Ash Pond Dam #3 is a dam in Floyd, Georgia. The dam is owned by Georgia Power Company (private). It impounds the Smith Creek near Rome.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 3,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 485 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Floyd |
| Nearest City | Rome |
| River/Stream | Smith Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.25944, -85.33806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Georgia Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00885 |
| Federal ID | GA00885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |