Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower), also known as Bryan Lake Dam, is a private water resource located in Cadwell, Georgia.
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Built in 1979 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 580 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a normal storage level of 138 acre-feet.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) has a low hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with the last inspection conducted in November 2004. With a drainage area of 330 acres and a surface area of 22 acres, this water resource plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Bryan Irrigation Pond #1 (Lower) to be an intriguing case study of a privately-owned dam contributing to the local irrigation needs in Georgia.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Drainage Area |
330 |
Nid Storage |
190 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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