Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper)

UNKNOWN· Laurens, Georgia· Built 1981· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length590 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area225 sq mi
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDGA04800

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: November 1, 2004
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Bryan, Howard

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper)?

Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper) 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 # 2 Dam (Upper)?

Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper) is owned by Bryan, Howard (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper) built?

Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper) 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 Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper)?

Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper) 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 # 2 Dam (Upper)?

Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper) has a dam height of 17 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 # 2 Dam (Upper) last inspected?

Bryan Irrigation Pond # 2 Dam (Upper) was last inspected on November 1, 2004. 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.