Dorns Pond Dam

Dorns Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Dorns Pond Dam

The primary purpose of Dorns Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Prothro, Joseph E. (private). It impounds the Smith Branch.

The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet.

The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/1989. That was over 36 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyRichmond
River/StreamSmith Branch
Coordinates33.23444, -81.99444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length250 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerProthro, Joseph E.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/01/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA04947
Federal IDGA04947
More InfoState Dam Safety Program