Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North)
Key Takeaway
Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05140 |
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
Carter, Charlie
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North)?
Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) 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 Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North)?
Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) is owned by Carter, Charlie (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) built?
Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North)?
Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) 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 Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North)?
Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) has a dam height of 20 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 Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) last inspected?
Carter Irrigation Pond Dam (North) was last inspected on January 28, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.