Adams Pond Dam South
Adams Pond Dam South is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Adams Pond Dam South
The primary purpose of Adams Pond Dam South is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adams, Marilyn And Gene (private). It impounds the Unknown near Pine Hill Church Environs.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 315 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 85 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 12/01/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wheeler |
| Nearest City | Pine Hill Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.18556, -82.84944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Adams, Marilyn and Gene |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02929 |
| Federal ID | GA02929 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |