Meeks Irrigation Pond Dam
Meeks Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meeks Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Meeks Irrigation Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Meeks, Mack L. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Davisboro Environs.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 310 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 01/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Davisboro Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.94306, -82.57056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 310 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Meeks, Mack L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02558 |
| Federal ID | GA02558 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |