Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South)
Key Takeaway
Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 696 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 175 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00909 |
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
Scotty Raines Farms Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?
Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) 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 Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?
Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) is owned by Scotty Raines Farms Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) built?
Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?
Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) 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 Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?
Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) 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 Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) last inspected?
Reinhardt Irrigation Pond Dam (South) was last inspected on January 28, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.