Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 275 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04266 |
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
Cadle, Farris William Emanuel Land Company, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam?
Garvin & Smith 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 Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam?
Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Cadle, Farris William Emanuel Land Company, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam?
Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond 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 Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam?
Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Garvin & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on February 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.