Wade Plantation Pecan Irrigation Pond Dam
Wade Plantation Pecan Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Screven County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wade Plantation Pecan Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wade Plantation Pecan 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 Wade Plantation (private). It impounds the Rocky Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,095 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 806 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Rocky Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.96139, -81.54361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,095 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 806 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 806 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wade Plantation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04747 |
| Federal ID | GA04747 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |