Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East
Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East
The primary purpose of Whelchel Irrigation Pond Dam East is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sumner, Laura W. (private). It impounds the Pates Branch near Arabi.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 320 square miles. 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 01/27/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Arabi |
| River/Stream | Pates Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.84789, -83.59647 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 320 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Sumner, Laura W. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05062 |
| Federal ID | GA05062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |