Cotton Patch Pond Dam
Cotton Patch Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tattnall County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cotton Patch Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cotton Patch Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rogers Correctional Institution (state). It impounds the Unknown near Altamaha Environs.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 484 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 06/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tattnall |
| Nearest City | Altamaha Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.98944, -82.20000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 484 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rogers Correctional Institution |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03205 |
| Federal ID | GA03205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |