Carson Sands
Carson Sands is an earth dam located in Evans County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carson Sands
The primary purpose of Carson Sands 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 Carson Sands (private). It impounds the Tr- Canoochee River near Daisy.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 | Evans |
| Nearest City | Daisy |
| River/Stream | Tr- Canoochee River |
| Coordinates | 32.15375, -81.83907 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 315 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Carson Sands |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05803 |
| Federal ID | GA05803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |