Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07119 |
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
Hobby, Wendall
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam?
Wendell Hobby 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 Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam?
Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Hobby, Wendall (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam?
Wendell Hobby 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 Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam?
Wendell Hobby Irrigation 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.