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