Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05356 |
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
Stuckey Pecan Plantation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam?
Sugar Creek Irrig. 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 Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam?
Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam is owned by Stuckey Pecan Plantation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam built?
Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam?
Sugar Creek Irrig. 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 Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam?
Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond 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 Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam last inspected?
Sugar Creek Irrig. Pond Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.