Davis Irrigation Pond Dam
Davis Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Telfair County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davis Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Irrigation Pond Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Davis, James Russell (private). It impounds the Unknown near United Church Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 152 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Telfair |
| Nearest City | United Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.89167, -83.05417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 152 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Davis, James Russell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03101 |
| Federal ID | GA03101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |