Ramsey Pond Dam
Ramsey Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Effingham County, Georgia, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ramsey Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ramsey Pond Dam 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 Jack Ramsey (private). It impounds the Tr- Savannah River near Tuckaee King Landing.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 | Effingham |
| Nearest City | Tuckaee King Landing |
| River/Stream | Tr- Savannah River |
| Coordinates | 32.54084, -81.29561 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Jack Ramsey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05794 |
| Federal ID | GA05794 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |