Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 330 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02671 |
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
Bryan, Howard
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower)?
Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) 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 Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower)?
Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) is owned by Bryan, Howard (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) built?
Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower)?
Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) 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 Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower)?
Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) 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 Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) last inspected?
Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.