Fussell Irrigation Dam
Fussell Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Georgia, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fussell Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Fussell Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wayne Fussell Terry Fussell (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,040 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 07/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coffee |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.49083, -83.00250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,040 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wayne Fussell Terry Fussell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04111 |
| Federal ID | GA04111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |