Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 355 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03218 |
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
Durrence, J. Segal
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam?
Durrence 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 Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam?
Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Durrence, J. Segal (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam?
Durrence 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 Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam?
Durrence 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.