Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South)
Key Takeaway
Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 993 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04271 |
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
Whitfield, Jerrell
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?
Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) 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 Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?
Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) is owned by Whitfield, Jerrell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?
Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) 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 Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?
Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) has a dam height of 7 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.