Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond
Key Takeaway
Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 555 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05009 |
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
Joseph Roy Jones
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond?
Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond 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 Patrick Irrigation Pond?
Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond is owned by Joseph Roy Jones (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond built?
Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Patrick Irrigation Pond?
Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond 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 Patrick Irrigation Pond?
Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond 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 Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond last inspected?
Gibbs Patrick Irrigation Pond was last inspected on January 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.