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
| State | Georgia |
| County | Richmond |
| River/Stream | Smith Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.23444, -81.99444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Prothro, Joseph E. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04947 |
| Federal ID | GA04947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |