Clements Irrigation Pond Dam (south)
Clements Irrigation Pond Dam (south) is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clements Irrigation Pond Dam (south)
The primary purpose of Clements Irrigation Pond Dam (south) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Johnny R. Thompson Sr. Johnny R. Thompson Jr. (private). It impounds the Bens Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,060 square miles.
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 09/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| River/Stream | Bens Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.58917, -83.06278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,060 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Johnny R. Thompson Sr. Johnny R. Thompson Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04638 |
| Federal ID | GA04638 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |