John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam
Key Takeaway
John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04641 |
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
Jar & Dar LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam?
John Aubrey Harper Irrigation 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 John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam?
John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam is owned by Jar & Dar LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam?
John Aubrey Harper Irrigation 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 John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam?
John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam has a dam height of 15 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 John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam last inspected?
John Aubrey Harper Irrigation Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.