Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam
Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Joseph Fletcher Irrigation Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joseph C. & Phyllis B. Fletcher (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 996 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 242 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 220 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 03/01/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.57083, -83.43250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 996 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 220 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joseph C. & Phyllis B. Fletcher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04319 |
| Federal ID | GA04319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |