H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond

UNKNOWN· Tift, Georgia· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area820 sq mi
NID IDGA05026

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Docia Farms Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond?

H. C. Dodson INC. 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 H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond?

H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond is owned by Docia Farms Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond?

H. C. Dodson INC. 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 H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond?

H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond has a dam height of 8 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 H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond last inspected?

H. C. Dodson INC. Irrigation Pond was last inspected on January 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.