Talton Pond
Talton Pond is an earth dam located in Houston County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Talton Pond
The primary purpose of Talton Pond 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 H.a. Talton (private). It impounds the Massey Creek; Tr- Ocmulgee near Hawkinsville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Houston |
| Nearest City | Hawkinsville |
| River/Stream | Massey Creek; Tr- Ocmulgee |
| Coordinates | 32.45812, -83.63626 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | H.A. Talton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05831 |
| Federal ID | GA05831 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |