Odum Irrigation Pond Dam
Odum Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Odum Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Odum 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 Gilley Faye, Nelson (private). It impounds the Unknown near Sycamore.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 58 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 02/05/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Sycamore |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.62081, -83.52914 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gilley Faye, Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03603 |
| Federal ID | GA03603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |