Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East
Key Takeaway
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05062 |
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
Sumner, Laura W.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East 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 Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East is owned by Sumner, Laura W. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East built?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East 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 Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East 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.
When was Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East last inspected?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East was last inspected on January 27, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.