Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin)

UNKNOWN· Ben Hill, Georgia· Built 1970· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area340 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDGA02942

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 17, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Snowden, James E.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin)?

Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) 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 Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin)?

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

When was Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) built?

Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin)?

Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) 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 Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin)?

Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) has a dam height of 20 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 Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) last inspected?

Snowden Irrigation Pond Dam (Cabin) was last inspected on October 17, 2016. 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.