Ezell Pond Dam
Ezell Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Grady County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ezell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ezell Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ezell, Frances (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek near Reno.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Grady |
| Nearest City | Reno |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.87750, -84.29000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ezell, Frances |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01688 |
| Federal ID | GA01688 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |