Cunningham Corner Irrigation Pond Dam
Cunningham Corner Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cunningham Corner Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cunningham Corner 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 Cunningham Corner Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Wadley Environs.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Wadley Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.84306, -82.38389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cunningham Corner Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02665 |
| Federal ID | GA02665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |