Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (south)
Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (south) is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (south)
The primary purpose of Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (south) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whitfield, Jerrell (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Twin City.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 993 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Nearest City | Twin City |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50972, -82.16056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 993 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Whitfield, Jerrell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04271 |
| Federal ID | GA04271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |