Hunter Pope Country Club Lake Dam in Monticello, Georgia, is a private irrigation dam with a low hazard potential.
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Standing at 31 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, holding a normal storage capacity of 36.75 acre-feet. The dam, constructed with stone core types and an uncontrolled spillway, spans 180 feet and covers a surface area of 3.5 acres within a drainage area of 36 square miles.
Despite being a privately owned structure, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. With a moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection took place in November 2018, and the dam has an inspection frequency of 5 years. With no emergency action plan in place, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are also not prepared, highlighting areas for potential improvement in emergency preparedness and response.
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
36 |
Nid Storage |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
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534cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
58cfs |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
85cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
14cfs |
Alcovy River Below Covington
|
117cfs |
Alcovy River Above Covington
|
96cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Rush Creek Campground
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Gladesville Campground
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Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
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