Sylvester Disposal Pond Dam (north)
Sylvester Disposal Pond Dam (north) is an earth dam located in Worth County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sylvester Disposal Pond Dam (north)
Sylvester Disposal Pond Dam (north) is a dam in Worth, Georgia. The dam is owned by City Of Sylvester (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Sylvester.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 5,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 08/25/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Worth |
| Nearest City | Sylvester |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.53389, -83.80528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Sylvester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03487 |
| Federal ID | GA03487 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |