Arnold Dam
Arnold Dam is an earth dam located in Walton County, Georgia, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Arnold Dam
The primary purpose of Arnold Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Arnold, H. M. Jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Hinton Shoals.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 588 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 04/01/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | Hinton Shoals |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.70667, -83.74000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 588 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Arnold, H. M. Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01083 |
| Federal ID | GA01083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |