Kirkland Irrigation Pond Dam
Kirkland Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Georgia, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kirkland Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Kirkland 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 Russell Daniel Kirkland Jr. (private). It impounds the Big Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 298 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,590 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 07/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coffee |
| River/Stream | Big Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.55667, -82.81472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,590 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Russell Daniel Kirkland Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04114 |
| Federal ID | GA04114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |