Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02977 |
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
King, Daniel T.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gibbs 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 Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by King, Daniel T. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gibbs 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 Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gibbs 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 Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on January 27, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.