Rowland Pond Dam
Rowland Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Georgia, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rowland Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Rowland Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rowland, Joe Harry (private). It impounds the Cypress Creek near Wrightsville.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/13/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Wrightsville |
| River/Stream | Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.70953, -82.66403 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rowland, Joe Harry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04677 |
| Federal ID | GA04677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |