Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00079 |
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
FPI Properties LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam?
Knowles Deep 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 Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam?
Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by FPI Properties LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam?
Knowles Deep 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 Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam?
Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Knowles Deep Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on May 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.