Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam
Key Takeaway
Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 996 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04319 |
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
Joseph C. & Phyllis B. Fletcher
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam?
Joseph Fletcher 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 Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam?
Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam is owned by Joseph C. & Phyllis B. Fletcher (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam built?
Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam?
Joseph Fletcher 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 Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam?
Joseph Fletcher 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 Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam last inspected?
Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.