Merrett Pond Dam
Merrett Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Merrett Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Merrett Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sauls Farm Properties, Llc (private). It impounds the Merrett Creek near Shellman.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 765 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 585 acre-feet.
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 10/15/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Shellman |
| River/Stream | Merrett Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.61556, -84.61489 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sauls Farm Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03523 |
| Federal ID | GA03523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |