Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake 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 | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02708 |
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
Haygood Brothers Dairy Farm
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam?
Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake 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 Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam?
Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam is owned by Haygood Brothers Dairy Farm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam built?
Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake 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 Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam?
Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake 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 Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam?
Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam last inspected?
Haygood Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.