Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (west)
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (west) is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (west)
The primary purpose of Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam (west) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whelchel, George (private). It impounds the Unknown near Arabi.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 01/27/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Arabi |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.85203, -83.61156 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Whelchel, George |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03668 |
| Federal ID | GA03668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |