Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam

UNKNOWN· Turner, Georgia· Built 1981· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length870 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage298 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area1,076 sq mi
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDGA05059

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: January 28, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

GA Cabin LLC, A Florida LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam?

Moore Irrigation (Big 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 Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam?

Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam is owned by GA Cabin LLC, A Florida LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam built?

Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam?

Moore Irrigation (Big 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 Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam?

Moore Irrigation (Big 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 Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam last inspected?

Moore Irrigation (Big Pond) Dam was last inspected on January 28, 2015. 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.