Whitehurst Pond Dam
Whitehurst Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cook County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whitehurst Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Whitehurst 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 Sumner, Ronnie J. (private). It impounds the Wells Mill Creek near Adel.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 529 acre-feet.
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 04/14/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cook |
| Nearest City | Adel |
| River/Stream | Wells Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.06719, -83.46883 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Sumner, Ronnie J. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03428 |
| Federal ID | GA03428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |