C. K. Ballard Pond
C. K. Ballard Pond is an earth dam located in Burke County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About C. K. Ballard Pond
The primary purpose of C. K. Ballard Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by C. K. Ballard (private). It impounds the Tr- Mcbean Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr- Mcbean Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.20354, -81.98617 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 93 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | C. K. Ballard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05746 |
| Federal ID | GA05746 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |