Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 530 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2
The primary purpose of Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Newberry, Steve (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet. 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.02361, -82.33444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Newberry, Steve |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04669 |
| Federal ID | GA04669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |