Pond 2
Pond 2 is an earth dam located in Evans County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pond 2
The primary purpose of Pond 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fort Stewart (federal). It impounds the Tr-canoochee River near Claxton Ga.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Evans |
| Nearest City | Claxton Ga |
| River/Stream | Tr-canoochee River |
| Coordinates | 32.07844, -81.82308 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 546 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fort Stewart |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA08224 |
| Federal ID | GA08224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |