Walker Irrigation Pond Dam (north) is an earth dam located in Wilcox County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 705 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 Walker Irrigation Pond Dam (north)
The primary purpose of Walker Irrigation Pond Dam (north) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Walker, Jack (private). It impounds the Young Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 128 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilcox |
| River/Stream | Young Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.87417, -83.41806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Walker, Jack |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04732 |
| Federal ID | GA04732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |