Canoe Pond Dam
Canoe Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Candler County, Georgia, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Canoe Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Canoe Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the Reedy Creek near Canoe Pond Environs.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 128 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,438 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,330 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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 05/17/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Candler |
| Nearest City | Canoe Pond Environs |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.42056, -82.14333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,438 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,438 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,330 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Unknown |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03333 |
| Federal ID | GA03333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |