Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 1 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 320 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 1
The primary purpose of Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Newberry, Steve (private). It impounds the Unknown near Kellys Pond Environs.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Kellys Pond Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.02278, -82.32500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Newberry, Steve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03026 |
| Federal ID | GA03026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |