Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West
Key Takeaway
Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,065 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,008 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04109 |
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
Vickers Farms Family Limited Partnership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West 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 Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West is owned by Vickers Farms Family Limited Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West built?
Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West 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 Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West?
Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West has a dam height of 11 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 Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West last inspected?
Vickers Irrigation Pond Dam West was last inspected on July 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.