Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract)

Jenkins, Georgia· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract) is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length528 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA04754

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: August 5, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Dobson, Gay Jr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract)?

Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract) 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 Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract)?

Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract) is owned by Dobson, Gay Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract)?

Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract) has a dam height of 18 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 Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract) last inspected?

Irrigation Reservoir Dam (Lewis Church Tract) was last inspected on August 5, 2014. 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.