Stewart Farm Pond Dam
Stewart Farm Pond Dam is a dam located in Gordon County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stewart Farm Pond Dam
Stewart Farm Pond Dam is a dam in Gordon, Georgia. The dam is owned by Stewart, Jeb (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2016. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gordon |
| Coordinates | 34.43202, -84.76462 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Stewart, Jeb |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA08079 |
| Federal ID | GA08079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |