Elmer Harper Irrigation Dam
Elmer Harper Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elmer Harper Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Elmer Harper Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harbuck, Sam (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Fitzgerald.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 154 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| Nearest City | Fitzgerald |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.75806, -83.36056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Harbuck, Sam |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00882 |
| Federal ID | GA00882 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |