Morehead Irrigation Pond Dam
Morehead Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morehead Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Morehead Irrigation Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John C. Morehead (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 03/01/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.66944, -83.34500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John C. Morehead |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04321 |
| Federal ID | GA04321 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |