Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02571 |
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
Pippin, Sauney R & Geraldine S
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1?
Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 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 Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1?
Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 is owned by Pippin, Sauney R & Geraldine S (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 built?
Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1?
Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 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 Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1?
Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 was last inspected on April 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.