Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam

UNKNOWN· Toombs, Georgia· Built 1984· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length665 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area260 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDGA05040

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: May 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Paul Combs

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam?

Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir 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 Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam?

Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam is owned by Paul Combs (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam built?

Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam?

Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam?

Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam last inspected?

Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam was last inspected on May 1, 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.