Matthews Irrigation Pond (Store) Dam, located in Telfair, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
Owned privately, the dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a length of 375 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 47 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Matthews Irrigation Pond (Store) Dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. The dam is primarily of earth construction with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway. While it has not been inspected or assessed recently, the dam's condition is currently not rated. With its strategic location and versatile functionality, the Matthews Irrigation Pond (Store) Dam stands as an important asset for water resource management in the region.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
90 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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0cfs |
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3240cfs |
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41cfs |
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1940cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
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1950cfs |
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73cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Chau Ram County Park
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South Cove County Park
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South Cove
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Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
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High Falls County Park
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Oconee State Park
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Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp