Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam

UPTON CREEK· Wilkes, Georgia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06589

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: September 14, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Garrard, David

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam?

Garrard 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 Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam?

Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam is owned by Garrard, David (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam?

Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam last inspected?

Garrard Irrigation Lake Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2016. 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.