Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 490 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03116 |
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
Beusse, Edith
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam?
Fulghum 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 Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam?
Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Beusse, Edith (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam?
Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam?
Fulghum 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.
When was Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on September 6, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.