Best for beginner divers, 1-42m, shore entry, mild current.
Bibb Pond is a freshwater artificial reef in the United States suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 1 to 42 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers access the water via a shore entry. Conditions include mild currents and visibility typically between 7 and 30 metres, though it can be lower. The water temperature varies significantly, with surface temperatures reaching 30°C in summer and bottom temperatures between 11 and 12°C. Divers should be prepared for cold water and multiple thermoclines. The site offers facilities including parking, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and equipment rental. Night diving is permitted, with typical dives lasting 60 minutes.
32.50368, -84.99736
Check the Buford Dam or Morgan Falls Dam water release schedules before planning any water activities.
The site is part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Entrance passes are required for all visitors.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 42m
Visibility
7-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 1 to 42 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Access to the water is via a shore entry.
Divers should be aware of cold water temperatures and the presence of two or three thermoclines depending on the time of year.
Yes, the site provides parking, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and equipment rental.
Diving at Bibb Pond in Sandy Springs requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Bibb Pond in Sandy Springs. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
Bibb Pond in Sandy Springs typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bibb Pond in Sandy Springs typically ranges from 7 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
