Mcarthur Group Irrigation Reservoir Dam
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 Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 260 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05040 |
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
Paul Combs
Private
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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.