Sims Pond Dam
Sims Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Evans County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sims Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sims Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C. M. & M. F. Sims Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-bull Creek near Daisy Environs.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 295 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 07/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Evans |
| Nearest City | Daisy Environs |
| River/Stream | Tr-bull Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.14806, -81.85972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 295 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C. M. & M. F. Sims Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03153 |
| Federal ID | GA03153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |