Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West
Key Takeaway
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00176 |
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
Monica F. Rhodes & Mark S. Faulk
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West 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 Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West is owned by Monica F. Rhodes & Mark S. Faulk (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West built?
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West 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 Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West has a dam height of 19 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 Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West last inspected?
Mark Faulk Irrigation Pond Dam West was last inspected on December 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.