Redfield Farms, Inc. Irrigation Pond Dam
Redfield Farms, Inc. Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Redfield Farms, Inc. Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Redfield Farms, Inc. 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 Redfield Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Smith Branch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,005 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 10/01/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Smith Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.06333, -82.36667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,005 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Redfield Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04665 |
| Federal ID | GA04665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |