Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Irwin, Georgia· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length810 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage273 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
NID IDGA03441

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 1, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Bruce Daniels Harper W. Rayburn Family Ltd. Partnership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam?

Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam?

Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Bruce Daniels Harper W. Rayburn Family Ltd. Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam?

Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam?

Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?

Bill Harper Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.