Young Irrigation Pond
Key Takeaway
Young Irrigation Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 82 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02941 |
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
Young, Wiley T.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Young Irrigation Pond?
Young Irrigation Pond 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 Young Irrigation Pond?
Young Irrigation Pond is owned by Young, Wiley T. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Young Irrigation Pond built?
Young Irrigation Pond was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Young Irrigation Pond?
Young Irrigation Pond 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 Young Irrigation Pond?
Young Irrigation Pond has a dam height of 13 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.