Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Bacon, Georgia· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA)
Dam Length585 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area610 sq mi
NID IDGA03935

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: March 1, 1997
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Johnson, Frank

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam?

Johnson 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 Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam?

Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Johnson, Frank (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam?

Johnson 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 Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam?

Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?

Johnson Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 1997. 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.