Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North
Key Takeaway
Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North 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 | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,112 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 779 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 591 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04015 |
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
Magruder Plantation, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North?
Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North 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 Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North?
Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North is owned by Magruder Plantation, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North built?
Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North 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 Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North?
Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North 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 Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North?
Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North has a dam height of 24 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 Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North last inspected?
Magruder Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam, North was last inspected on May 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.