Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05220 |
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
Tommy Cottle Farms LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam?
Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam?
Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Tommy Cottle Farms LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam?
Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam?
Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Cottle Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.