Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Screven, Georgia· Built 1979· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area644 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDGA04743

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: March 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Boykin, Roy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam?

Roy Boykin 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 Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam?

Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Boykin, Roy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam built?

Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam?

Roy Boykin 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 Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam?

Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?

Roy Boykin Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2018. 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.