Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07118 |
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
Hawthorne, William Berl Fairloth, Juanita
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam?
Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam?
Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Hawthorne, William Berl Fairloth, Juanita (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam?
Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam?
Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.