Hawthorne Irrigation Pond Dam

unknown· Grady, Georgia· Built 2006· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

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 Length390 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDGA07118

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: November 30, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Hawthorne, William Berl Fairloth, Juanita

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.