Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam
Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bowen Irrigation Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ann Dill Macdonald Revocable Living Trust (private). It impounds the Unknown near Big Creek Church Environs.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 375 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| Nearest City | Big Creek Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.70972, -83.39611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 375 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ann Dill MacDonald Revocable Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00935 |
| Federal ID | GA00935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |