Piedmont Pond #11b Dam

Piedmont Pond #11b Dam is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Piedmont Pond #11b Dam

The primary purpose of Piedmont Pond #11b Dam 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Falling Creek - Tr.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/08/2019.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyJasper
River/StreamFalling Creek - Tr
Coordinates33.15722, -83.69083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage193 acre-ft
Max Storage193 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,637 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/08/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA10009
Federal IDGA10009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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