Durden Pond Dam
Durden Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Durden Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Durden Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roy E. Bowen Estate (private). It impounds the Thick Creek near Stillmore.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 182 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,651 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8,038 square miles. Completed in 1904, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Nearest City | Stillmore |
| River/Stream | Thick Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.49725, -82.20072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,651 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,651 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,038 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Roy E. Bowen Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01259 |
| Federal ID | GA01259 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |