Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East)
Key Takeaway
Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 302 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04640 |
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
Hopkins, Milton N. Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East)?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East) 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 Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East)?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East) is owned by Hopkins, Milton N. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East) built?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East) was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East)?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East) 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 Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East)?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam (East) has a dam height of 11 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.