Ellis Pond Dam
Ellis Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ellis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ellis Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sonny Burroughs (private). It impounds the S Prong Of Spirit Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 448 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 299 acre-feet.
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 04/01/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Richmond |
| River/Stream | S Prong Of Spirit Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.35472, -82.14417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 448 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sonny Burroughs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02110 |
| Federal ID | GA02110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |