Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 614 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00487 |
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
Thomas Hopkins Irrevocable Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam?
Thomas Hopkins 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 Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam?
Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Thomas Hopkins Irrevocable Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam?
Thomas Hopkins 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 Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam?
Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Thomas Hopkins Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.