Dunn Irrigation Pond
Dunn Irrigation Pond is an earth dam located in Tift County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dunn Irrigation Pond
The primary purpose of Dunn Irrigation Pond is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ldmd Llc (private). It impounds the Gum Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/01/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tift |
| River/Stream | Gum Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.35333, -83.58611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LDMD LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05020 |
| Federal ID | GA05020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |