Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East
Key Takeaway
Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,985 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04110 |
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
Vickers Farms Family Limited Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East 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 Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East is owned by Vickers Farms Family Limited Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East built?
Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East 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 Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East 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 Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East last inspected?
Purvis Irrigation Pond Dam East was last inspected on July 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.