Wynn Irrigation Pond Dam
Wynn Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wynn Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wynn 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 Wynn, Wayne (private). It impounds the Unknown near Sycamore.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 235 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 01/29/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Sycamore |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.67308, -83.60083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 235 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wynn, Wayne |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02980 |
| Federal ID | GA02980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |