Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 74 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05065 |
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
W. G. Welles IV Family LLP & The Eugene H. Turner Partnership LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gorday 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 Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by W. G. Welles IV Family LLP & The Eugene H. Turner Partnership LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gorday 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 Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam?
Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Gorday Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on January 27, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.