Tillman Irrigation Pond(upper Dam)
Tillman Irrigation Pond(upper Dam) is an earth dam located in Burke County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tillman Irrigation Pond(upper Dam)
The primary purpose of Tillman Irrigation Pond(upper Dam) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dr. Samuel P. Tillman (private). It impounds the The Canal.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet.
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 06/29/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Burke |
| River/Stream | The Canal |
| Coordinates | 32.89222, -82.12167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,710 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dr. Samuel P. Tillman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06930 |
| Federal ID | GA06930 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |