Mcdonald Pond Dam
Mcdonald Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bulloch County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcdonald Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcdonald Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Anderson, Hazel, Ms.;barrs,dot Ms.;hodges,sandra Ms. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Denmark South Environs.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,200 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 11/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bulloch |
| Nearest City | Denmark South Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.26028, -81.70889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,200 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Anderson, Hazel, Ms.;Barrs,Dot Ms.;Hodges,Sandra Ms. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03288 |
| Federal ID | GA03288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |