Tillman Irrigation Pond #2 (Middle Dam)

THE CAROL· Jenkins, Georgia· Built 1979· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

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 Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDGA06940

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 21, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Dr. Samuel P. Tillman

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.