Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 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 | 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04669 |
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
Newberry, Steve
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2?
Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 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 Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2?
Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 is owned by Newberry, Steve (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 built?
Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 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 Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2?
Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 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 Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2?
Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 has a dam height of 17 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 Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 last inspected?
Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 was last inspected on February 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.