Thomas Pond Lake Dam
Thomas Pond Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Evans County, Georgia, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thomas Pond Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Thomas Pond Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas, Gloria (private). It impounds the Bull Creek near Dyess Pond Environ.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 432 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 07/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Evans |
| Nearest City | Dyess Pond Environ |
| River/Stream | Bull Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.12000, -81.93417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Thomas, Gloria |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01251 |
| Federal ID | GA01251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |