Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2

Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2

The primary purpose of Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Newberry, Steve (private). It impounds the Unknown.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyJefferson
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates33.02361, -82.33444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage164 acre-ft
Max Storage164 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNewberry, Steve
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/01/2003
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA04669
Federal IDGA04669
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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