Payne Pond Dam
Payne Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Payne Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Payne Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Webster County (local government). It impounds the Name Unknown near Weston.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Weston |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.93389, -84.60972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Webster County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02899 |
| Federal ID | GA02899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |