Vernon Nolan Dam
Vernon Nolan Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Georgia, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vernon Nolan Dam
The primary purpose of Vernon Nolan Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Vernon Nolan (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 888 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Ritch |
| Coordinates | 31.50590, -82.07782 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 888 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Vernon Nolan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05688 |
| Federal ID | GA05688 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |