Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,215 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 127 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00937 |
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
Emalone Ewing, C/O Donna James
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mceachin 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 Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Emalone Ewing, C/O Donna James (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mceachin 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.