Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam, located in Irwin, Georgia, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
Constructed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this earth dam stands at a height of 16.4 feet and spans a length of 650 feet, with a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state inspection and jurisdiction, ensuring its safety and functionality.
This low hazard potential dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure compliance with safety standards. While the dam was last inspected in 2009, it remains an essential water resource for the local community, providing valuable storage capacity and serving as a critical element in the region's water management infrastructure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role the Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam plays in sustaining agricultural activities and ecosystem health in the area.
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
16.4 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
12cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
0cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Fletcher Irrigation Pond Dam