Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 660 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00271 |
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
Gardner, Ronald E.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mccarty 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 Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Gardner, Ronald E. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on March 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.