Nessmith Pond Dam
Nessmith Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bulloch County, Georgia, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nessmith Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Nessmith Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nessmith, Mrs. Blanche A. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 340 square miles. Completed in 1944, 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 10/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bulloch |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.49889, -81.89306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nessmith, Mrs. Blanche A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03079 |
| Federal ID | GA03079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |