Newton & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam
Newton & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tattnall County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newton & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Newton & Smith 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 Newton, Ben (private). It impounds the Slaughter Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 785 square miles.
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 06/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tattnall |
| River/Stream | Slaughter Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.01333, -82.21028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 785 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Newton, Ben |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04781 |
| Federal ID | GA04781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |