Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam
Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Screven County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jacobs Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Jacobs 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 Jacobs, Herbert W. (private). It impounds the Mill Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,450 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 03/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Screven |
| River/Stream | Mill Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.63167, -81.76944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,450 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jacobs, Herbert W. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04740 |
| Federal ID | GA04740 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |