Williams Irrigation Pond Dam
Williams Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Williams 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 Walter & Bernice Williams Estate (private). It impounds the Abrams Creek near Coverdale.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 715 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 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 03/04/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Coverdale |
| River/Stream | Abrams Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.63169, -83.76631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Walter & Bernice Williams Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02981 |
| Federal ID | GA02981 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |