Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North
Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North
The primary purpose of Jacob Paulk Irrigation Pond Dam North is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jacob W. Paulk (private). It impounds the Unknown near Paulk Cemetery Community.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 798 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 47 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 06/01/1988. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| Nearest City | Paulk Cemetery Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.54111, -83.07694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 798 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jacob W. Paulk |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00953 |
| Federal ID | GA00953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |