Curtis Wells Irrigation Pond Dam
Curtis Wells Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Curtis Wells Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Curtis Wells 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 Ruth Wells Raines & Becky Wells Scott (private). It impounds the Little Sand Creek near Sycamore.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 515 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Sycamore |
| River/Stream | Little Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.66131, -83.54528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 515 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ruth Wells Raines & Becky Wells Scott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03600 |
| Federal ID | GA03600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |