Hartley Irrigation Pond Dam
Hartley Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hartley Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hartley 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 R. A. Hartley & Sons (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 165 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 07/28/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.17778, -82.77639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 165 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | R. A. Hartley & Sons |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04716 |
| Federal ID | GA04716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |