Bowdens Pond Dam # 4
Bowdens Pond Dam # 4 is an earth dam located in Toombs County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bowdens Pond Dam # 4
The primary purpose of Bowdens Pond Dam # 4 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul Bowden Estate (private). It impounds the Fort Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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 05/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Toombs |
| River/Stream | Fort Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.32361, -82.40778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul Bowden Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04862 |
| Federal ID | GA04862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |