Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 375 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00935 |
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
Ann Dill MacDonald Revocable Living Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam?
Bowen 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 Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Ann Dill MacDonald Revocable Living Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.