Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 605 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05010 |
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
Mary McIntyre and Michael Casey Weldon Amy D. & Michael L. Brooks Amy D. & Michael L. Brooks
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam?
Blalock 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 Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam?
Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Mary McIntyre and Michael Casey Weldon Amy D. & Michael L. Brooks Amy D. & Michael L. Brooks (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam?
Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam?
Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Blalock Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.