Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,450 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04740 |
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
Jacobs, Herbert W.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam?
Jacobs Irrigation Pond 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 Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam?
Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Jacobs, Herbert W. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam?
Jacobs Irrigation Pond 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 Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam?
Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.