Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North
Key Takeaway
Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 798 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00953 |
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
Jacob W. Paulk
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North?
Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North?
Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North is owned by Jacob W. Paulk (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North built?
Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North?
Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North?
Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North has a dam height of 16 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 Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North last inspected?
Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North was last inspected on June 1, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.