Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam
Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcwhorter Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcwhorter 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 Doris Mcwhorter (private). It impounds the Unknown near Holt Environs.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 806 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 211 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 141 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 06/01/1988. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| Nearest City | Holt Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.61389, -83.11528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 806 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 141 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Doris McWhorter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00951 |
| Federal ID | GA00951 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |