Hopkins Irrigation Pond (north) is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 750 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 Hopkins Irrigation Pond (north)
The primary purpose of Hopkins Irrigation Pond (north) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Milton Jr. Hopkins & Et Al. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 10/01/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.65556, -83.13750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Milton Jr. Hopkins & Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05127 |
| Federal ID | GA05127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |