Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam
Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gibbs Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Gibbs 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 King, Daniel T. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Rebecca.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 160 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 01/27/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Rebecca |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.82206, -83.57342 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | King, Daniel T. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02977 |
| Federal ID | GA02977 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |