Garretts Pond Dam
Garretts Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Garretts Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Garretts Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Reis, Mr. (private). It impounds the Rambulette Creek near Butler.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet.
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 09/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | Butler |
| River/Stream | Rambulette Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.46900, -84.31969 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Reis, Mr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02748 |
| Federal ID | GA02748 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |