Charles Williams Irrigation Pond Dam (upper)
Charles Williams Irrigation Pond Dam (upper) is an earth dam located in Crisp County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Charles Williams Irrigation Pond Dam (upper)
The primary purpose of Charles Williams Irrigation Pond Dam (upper) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by C.c. Williams Farms Lllp (private). It impounds the Unknown near Cordele.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 695 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 130 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 03/23/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Crisp |
| Nearest City | Cordele |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.92061, -83.69989 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C.C. WILLIAMS FARMS LLLP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00270 |
| Federal ID | GA00270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |