The Brown & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam, located in Garfield, Georgia, was completed in 1978 with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Humidity
Designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this earth dam stands at a height of 17.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet. With a storage capacity of 965 acre-feet and a normal storage of 495 acre-feet, the dam serves the Cypress Creek area and covers a surface area of 90 acres.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the Brown & Smith Irrigation Pond Dam has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and has not been modified since its completion. The last inspection in February 2017 rated the condition of the dam as "Not Rated" and a regular inspection frequency of 5 years is maintained. Overall, this dam plays a crucial role in providing irrigation water to the surrounding area while also managing the risk associated with its operation.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
1125 |
Dam Height |
17.1 |
River Or Stream |
CYPRESS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
90 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
965 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
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557cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
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662cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
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7cfs |
Canoochee River Near Claxton
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16cfs |
Brier Creek At Millhaven
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458cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
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399cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Primative 5
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Primative 4
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George L Smith State Park
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