Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam
Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wilcox County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fulghum Irrigation Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Beusse, Edith (private). It impounds the Unknown near Cannon Lake Community.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 490 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 09/06/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilcox |
| Nearest City | Cannon Lake Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.94444, -83.33250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 490 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Beusse, Edith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03116 |
| Federal ID | GA03116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |