Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West)
Key Takeaway
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03668 |
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
Whelchel, George
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West)?
Whelchel 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 Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West)?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West) is owned by Whelchel, George (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West) built?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West) was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 (West)?
Whelchel 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 Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West)?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West) 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 (West) last inspected?
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (West) was last inspected on January 27, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.