Pollards Delph Branch Lake
Pollards Delph Branch Lake is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pollards Delph Branch Lake
The primary purpose of Pollards Delph Branch Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pollard, Robert W. Jr. (private). It impounds the Delph Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 09/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia |
| River/Stream | Delph Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.57603, -82.23717 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pollard, Robert W. Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04173 |
| Federal ID | GA04173 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |