Graham Pond Dam
Graham Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Effingham County, Georgia, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Graham Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Graham Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Graham, Abner (private). It impounds the Unknown near Griffin Lake Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,044 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 09/01/1988. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Effingham |
| Nearest City | Griffin Lake Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.43389, -81.48806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,044 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Graham, Abner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03084 |
| Federal ID | GA03084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |