Smith Irrigation Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Coffee, Georgia· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Smith Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area160 sq mi
NID IDGA03397

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Smith, Mrs. James O.

Private

Nearby Dams

Reynolds Irrigation Pond Dam

Coffee, GA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam East

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Low Hazard 12 ft

Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam West

Coffee, GA

Low Hazard 10 ft

Kight Irrigation Pond Dam

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Low Hazard 14 ft

Dickey Rish Dam

Coffee, GA

Low Hazard 19 ft

Byrd Pond Dam

Coffee, GA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam

Coffee, GA

Low Hazard 14 ft

Sam Jones Pond Dam

Coffee, GA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Smith Irrigation Pond Dam?

Smith 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 Irrigation Pond Dam?

Smith Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Smith, Mrs. James O. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Smith Irrigation Pond Dam?

Smith 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 Irrigation Pond Dam?

Smith Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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.

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.