Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 417 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03676 |
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
Stapleon, Jeffery
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam?
Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 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 Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam?
Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam is owned by Stapleon, Jeffery (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam built?
Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam?
Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 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 Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam?
Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 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 Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam last inspected?
Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.