Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam)
Key Takeaway
Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06940 |
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
Dr. Samuel P. Tillman
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam)?
Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle 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 Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam)?
Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam) is owned by Dr. Samuel P. Tillman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam) built?
Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam) was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam)?
Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle 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 Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam)?
Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam) has a dam height of 13 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 Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam) last inspected?
Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam) was last inspected on May 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.