Located in Cordele, Georgia, the Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam, also known as McDonald Irrigation Pond Dam, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing water for stock or small fish ponds.
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Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 14.4 feet with a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. The dam, designed by BRANNON, sits on a drainage area of 660 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 34 acre-feet.
Despite being privately owned, the Mccarty Irrigation Pond Dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2017. The hazard potential of the dam is considered low, but the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has a surface area of 10 acres and is located in Crisp County, Georgia. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the details and design of this dam intriguing, as it plays a crucial role in water management and irrigation in the region.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
14.4 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.3 |
Drainage Area |
660 |
Nid Storage |
122 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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