Lager Irrigation Pond Dam
Lager Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lager Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Lager 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 Lager, N. V. (private). It impounds the Swain Creek near Kite.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 337 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,590 square miles. 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 03/13/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Kite |
| River/Stream | Swain Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.76472, -82.50417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,590 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Lager, N. V. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04679 |
| Federal ID | GA04679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |