Indian Ford Pond Dam
Indian Ford Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Toombs County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Indian Ford Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Ford Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ga. Dept. Of Corrections - Indian Ford Farm (state). It impounds the Unknown near Ponderosa.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 505 square miles. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Toombs |
| Nearest City | Ponderosa |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.24328, -82.29108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 505 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ga. Dept. of Corrections - Indian Ford Farm |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02704 |
| Federal ID | GA02704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |