Morrison Pond Dam
Morrison Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wilcox County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morrison Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Morrison Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Morrison, Jarrett Jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Rochell Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 182 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 09/07/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilcox |
| Nearest City | Rochell Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.94167, -83.47333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 182 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Morrison, Jarrett Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03125 |
| Federal ID | GA03125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |