Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3

UNKNOWN· Dodge, Georgia· Built 1957· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area112 sq mi
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDGA03140

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Cadwell, S. C.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3?

Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3 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 Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3?

Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3 is owned by Cadwell, S. C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3 built?

Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3?

Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3 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 Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3?

Cadwell Irrigation Pond Dam #3 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.

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.