Tom Bogardus
Tom Bogardus is an earth dam located in Quitman County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tom Bogardus
The primary purpose of Tom Bogardus is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Tom Bogardus (private). It impounds the Chattahoochee River near Ft Gaines.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Quitman |
| Nearest City | Ft Gaines |
| River/Stream | Chattahoochee River |
| Coordinates | 31.86533, -85.10758 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 134 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Tom Bogardus |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05765 |
| Federal ID | GA05765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |