Walker Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Walker Irrigation Pond Dam in Irwin, Georgia is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Built by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this dam stands at a height of 13.2 feet and spans a length of 570 feet, with a storage capacity of 102.5 acre-feet. Located in the Jacksonville District, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being privately owned, the Walker Irrigation Pond Dam is state-jurisdiction regulated and regularly inspected for safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 265 acres and a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, its last inspection in October 2020 deemed it to have a low hazard potential. With its strategic location and purpose, this dam serves as a vital resource for water management and irrigation in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Walker Irrigation Pond Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of infrastructure, agriculture, and environmental stewardship. With its design by the SCS and its utilization for fire protection and stock purposes, this dam represents a key component of Georgia's water management system. As efforts continue to ensure its safety and efficiency, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Dam Length |
570 |
Dam Height |
13.2 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
265 |
Nid Storage |
102.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Walker Irrigation Pond Dam