Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 150 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04839 |
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
R. A. Dudley Nuseries, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower)?
Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) 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 Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower)?
Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) is owned by R. A. Dudley Nuseries, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) built?
Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower)?
Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) 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 Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower)?
Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) has a dam height of 27 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 Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) last inspected?
Dudley Irrigation Pond (Lower) was last inspected on November 1, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.