Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 806 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 141 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00951 |
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
Doris McWhorter
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mcwhorter 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 Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Doris McWhorter (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mcwhorter 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 Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam?
Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond 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 Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.