Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| NID ID | GA03622 |
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
Joseph C. & Phyllis Fletcher
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam?
Fletcher 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 Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam?
Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Joseph C. & Phyllis Fletcher (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam?
Fletcher 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 Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam?
Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.