Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 828 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00956 |
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
Gary H. Paulk
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gary Paulk 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 Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Gary H. Paulk (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gary Paulk 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 Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gary Paulk 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 Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Gary Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on July 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.