Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West
Key Takeaway
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05024 |
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
Bowen Land & Timber LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West 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 West?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West is owned by Bowen Land & Timber LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West built?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 West?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West 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 Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West has a dam height of 16 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 West last inspected?
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam West was last inspected on November 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.