Herrin Pond Dam
Herrin Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Ware County, Georgia, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Herrin Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Herrin 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 Herrin, Perry (private). It impounds the Unknown near Waycross.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 770 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 09/09/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ware |
| Nearest City | Waycross |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.21306, -82.32000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 770 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Herrin, Perry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02984 |
| Federal ID | GA02984 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |