The Kirkland Irrigation Pond Dam in Coffee, Georgia, was completed in 1980 and is owned by Marvin Kirkland.
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This privately owned earth dam, with a height of 13.8 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet, serves the primary purpose of irrigation for agriculture. The dam has a storage capacity of 298 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2590 acres, with a normal storage level of 126 acre-feet.
Located on Big Branch, a river/stream in Coffee County, this dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While it is not currently regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2020. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. Despite its lack of state permitting and enforcement, the Kirkland Irrigation Pond Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local agriculture and managing water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
13.8 |
River Or Stream |
BIG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
2590 |
Nid Storage |
298 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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