Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam 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 | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 310 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05240 |
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
Nunnally, John
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam?
Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake 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 Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam?
Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam is owned by Nunnally, John (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam built?
Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam 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 Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam?
Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake 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 Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam?
Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam last inspected?
Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.