Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam
Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Telfair County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Stapleton Irrigation Pond No. 2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Stapleon, Jeffery (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 417 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 05/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Telfair |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.89433, -82.80044 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 417 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Stapleon, Jeffery |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03676 |
| Federal ID | GA03676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |