Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond
Key Takeaway
Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 118 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04093 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
University of Georgia
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond?
Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond?
Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond is owned by University of Georgia (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond built?
Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond?
Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond?
Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond last inspected?
Beef Cattle Farm Irrigation Pond was last inspected on August 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.