Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| NID ID | GA05176 |
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
Broome, Debra Jean;Phillips, Ronald H.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam?
Phillips 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 Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam?
Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Broome, Debra Jean;Phillips, Ronald H. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam?
Phillips 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 Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam?
Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Phillips Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.