Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam
Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Tattnall County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Durrence Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Durrence 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 Durrence, J. Segal (private). It impounds the Unknown near Durrence Lake Community.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 355 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tattnall |
| Nearest City | Durrence Lake Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.02917, -82.07833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 355 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Durrence, J. Segal |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03218 |
| Federal ID | GA03218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |