Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Irwin, Georgia· Built 1968· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area114 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDGA00952

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

Pope, Donald

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam?

Donald Pope 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 Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam?

Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Pope, Donald (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam built?

Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam?

Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam?

Donald Pope Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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.