Tanner Irrigation Dam, located in Coffee, Georgia, was completed in 2006 with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Owned privately and designed by Daniel Lavender, this buttress dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 520 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. The dam, situated in the Jacksonville District, is unregulated by the state and not permitted for operation, but it undergoes regular inspections and is classified with a moderate risk level.
With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Tanner Irrigation Dam serves as a crucial resource for irrigation in the region, covering a surface area of 12.4 acres. Despite being privately owned, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the unique design and functionality of Tanner Irrigation Dam to be of particular interest, as it demonstrates the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
21 |
Surface Area |
12.4 |
Nid Storage |
168 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
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