Big Pond Dam
Big Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Bulloch County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Big Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Big 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 Lee, J. G. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Magnolia Church Environs.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,680 square miles. 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 10/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bulloch |
| Nearest City | Magnolia Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.42639, -81.67556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,680 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lee, J. G. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03285 |
| Federal ID | GA03285 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |