Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam

BAKER BRANCH· Jefferson, Georgia· Built 1977· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Smith Farms 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 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA)
Dam Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDGA03034

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: February 1, 2003
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Smith, Charles & Wynder

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam?

Smith Farms 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 Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam?

Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Smith, Charles & Wynder (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam built?

Smith Farms 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 Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam?

Smith Farms 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 Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam?

Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?

Smith Farms Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2003. 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.