Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 2
Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pippin, Denard Jackson & Jacqueline K (private). It impounds the Pippin Branch.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 360 square miles. 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 04/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Pippin Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.94250, -84.05500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Pippin, Denard Jackson & Jacqueline K |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04787 |
| Federal ID | GA04787 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |