Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam

SMITH BRANCH· Jefferson, Georgia· Built 1977· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam 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 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA)
Dam Length1,005 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage322 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDGA04665

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: October 1, 1993
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Redfield Farms, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam?

Redfield Farms, INC. 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 Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam?

Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Redfield Farms, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam built?

Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam?

Redfield Farms, INC. 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 Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam?

Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?

Redfield Farms, INC. Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on October 1, 1993. 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.