Ross Pond Dam
Ross Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ross Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ross 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 None (private). It impounds the Unknown near Mathis Chapel Environs.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 905 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 205 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 03/01/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| Nearest City | Mathis Chapel Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.58056, -83.24389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 905 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 205 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | None |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02960 |
| Federal ID | GA02960 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |