John Faulk Irrigation Pond West Dam
John Faulk Irrigation Pond West Dam is an earth dam located in Twiggs County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Faulk Irrigation Pond West Dam
The primary purpose of John Faulk Irrigation Pond West Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John G. Faulk (private). It impounds the Unknown near Prospect Church Environs.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 138 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Twiggs |
| Nearest City | Prospect Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.64167, -83.35139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 138 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John G. Faulk |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00177 |
| Federal ID | GA00177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |