Wideman Irrigation Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Ben Hill, Georgia· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Wideman Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA)
Dam Length615 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area65 sq mi
NID IDGA03969

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Wideman, Tommy and Charles H. Jr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wideman Irrigation Pond Dam?

Wideman 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 Wideman Irrigation Pond Dam?

Wideman Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Wideman, Tommy and Charles H. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wideman Irrigation Pond Dam?

Wideman 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 Wideman Irrigation Pond Dam?

Wideman Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.