Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 1, located in Kellys Pond Environs, Georgia, was completed in 1978 and serves as a vital resource for irrigation in the area.


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Summary

Owned privately by the Newberry family, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet with a hydraulic height of 27 feet, creating a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet for water. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, with a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres.

While Newberry Irrigation Pond Dam # 1 is not state-regulated, it is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in February 2003. The dam has a low hazard potential and is rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. With a moderate risk level, the dam has no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date. Despite these factors, the dam continues to play a crucial role in the local water resource management, supporting irrigation activities in the region.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

320

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

50

Nid Storage

60

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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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.