Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No.


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Summary

1, located in Lamar, Georgia, was completed in 1977 with a primary purpose of irrigation. The dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 24.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 21.5 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 241 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18 acres, serving a drainage area of 200 acres along Pippin Branch.

Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and while it has not been rated for its condition, it meets regulatory guidelines and has not required emergency action planning. With its key role in irrigation and water resource management, Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 1 serves as a vital infrastructure for maintaining water supply and supporting agricultural activities in the region.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

24.6

River Or Stream

PIPPIN BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

21.5

Drainage Area

200

Nid Storage

241

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.