Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North)
Key Takeaway
Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05127 |
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
Milton Jr. Hopkins & Et al.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North)?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) 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 (North)?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) is owned by Milton Jr. Hopkins & Et al. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) built?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 (North)?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) 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 (North)?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) has a dam height of 17 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 Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) last inspected?
Hopkins Irrigation Pond (North) was last inspected on October 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.