Selph Irrigation Pond Dam
Selph Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cook County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Selph Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Selph 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 Selph, Donald E. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,180 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 09/07/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cook |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.07147, -83.53381 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,180 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Selph, Donald E. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04725 |
| Federal ID | GA04725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |