Fairweather Farms Irrigation Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Walton, Georgia· Built 1983· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

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 Length390 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Normal Storage209 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area310 sq mi
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDGA05240

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
Last Inspection: August 1, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Nunnally, John

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.