Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam

UNKNOWN· Telfair, Georgia· Built 1972· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

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 Length1,310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area417 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDGA03676

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: May 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Stapleon, Jeffery

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.