Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam
Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mceachin Irrigation Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Emalone Ewing, C/o Donna James (private). It impounds the Unknown near Holt Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 127 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 | Holt Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.63944, -83.17889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 127 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Emalone Ewing, C/O Donna James |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00937 |
| Federal ID | GA00937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |