Adel Pond Dam
Adel Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Early County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Adel Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Adel 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 Singletary Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Breastworks Branch near Blakely.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,220 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 06/21/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Early |
| Nearest City | Blakely |
| River/Stream | Breastworks Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.41317, -84.93933 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,220 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SINGLETARY PROPERTIES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03542 |
| Federal ID | GA03542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |