Bowdens Pond Dam # 1
Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 is an earth dam located in McDuffie County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bowdens Pond Dam # 1
The primary purpose of Bowdens Pond Dam # 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul Bowden Estate (private). It impounds the Fort Creek near Thompson Branch Environs.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 219 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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 05/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | McDuffie |
| Nearest City | Thompson Branch Environs |
| River/Stream | Fort Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.32861, -82.40972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul Bowden Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05401 |
| Federal ID | GA05401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |