Rowell Irrigation Pond Dam
Rowell Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rowell Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Rowell 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 Rowell, Fred Earl (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,085 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jeff Davis |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.89139, -82.48167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,085 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rowell, Fred Earl |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04654 |
| Federal ID | GA04654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |