Gambrel Irrigation Pond Dam
Gambrel Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gambrel Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Gambrel 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 Gambrel, David H. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Colemans Lake.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 855 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Colemans Lake |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.84083, -82.33944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gambrel, David H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04624 |
| Federal ID | GA04624 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |