Petersons Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Treutlen County, Georgia, built in 1956. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Petersons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Petersons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Peterson, Jim (private). It impounds the Red Bluff Creek near Orland Environ Sw.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Treutlen |
| Nearest City | Orland Environ Sw |
| River/Stream | Red Bluff Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.42222, -82.64583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Peterson, Jim |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03350 |
| Federal ID | GA03350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |