Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) is a privately owned earth dam located in Twin City, Georgia, along the Mill Creek.


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Summary

With a height of 7.4 feet and a length of 720 feet, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

Despite not being state regulated or inspected, Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) remains in good condition, with a structural height of 7.4 feet and a designed buttress core type. The dam's purpose is to support agricultural activities in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, its risk management measures are considered adequate given its moderate risk assessment rating.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Whitfield Irrigation Pond Dam (South) offers an interesting case study of a privately owned irrigation dam in rural Georgia. With its location along the Mill Creek and a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture in the region. While it may not be subject to state regulation or inspection, its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment suggest that it is well-maintained and poses minimal risks to the surrounding area.

Dam Length

720

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

7.4

Drainage Area

993

Nid Storage

89

Structural Height

7.4

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

7
       
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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.
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