Henry P. Yearqin
Henry P. Yearqin is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Henry P. Yearqin
The primary purpose of Henry P. Yearqin is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Henry P. Yearqin (private). It impounds the Tr- Satilla River near Woodbine.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| Nearest City | Woodbine |
| River/Stream | Tr- Satilla River |
| Coordinates | 31.67305, -83.16607 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Henry P. Yearqin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05835 |
| Federal ID | GA05835 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |