James Gaston Pond Dam
James Gaston Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About James Gaston Pond Dam
The primary purpose of James Gaston Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Gaston, Jr. (private). It impounds the Deer Creek near Concord North Environ.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 03/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Concord North Environ |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.15694, -84.39583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James Gaston, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03190 |
| Federal ID | GA03190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |