Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Georgia, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Kim Welch Farm Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Kim Welch Farm 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 Welch, Kim (private). It impounds the Unknown near Buena Vista.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/18/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Buena Vista |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.19278, -84.54528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Welch, Kim |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07194 |
| Federal ID | GA07194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |