Beegle Big Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Beegle Big Irrigation Pond Dam, also known as Beegles Farm Pond Dam, is a private earth dam located in Wadley, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1950, this dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 436 acre-feet. The dam is 13.2 feet high and spans 1470 feet in length, with a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet.

Despite being unlisted for federal funding or regulation, Beegle Big Irrigation Pond Dam is inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in January 2017. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are not specified. With its role in sustaining agricultural water needs in the region, this dam serves as a crucial resource for the local community and underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure for sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

1470

Dam Height

13.2

River Or Stream

Unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

50

Hydraulic Height

12.5

Drainage Area

1590

Nid Storage

436

Structural Height

12.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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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.