Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam

unknown· Marion, Georgia· Built 2006· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage208 acre-ft
Normal Storage134 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDGA07194

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: October 18, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Welch, Kim

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam?

Kim Welch Farm 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 Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam?

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

When was Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam built?

Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam?

Kim Welch Farm 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 Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam?

Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?

Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2017. 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.