Harwell Irrigation Pond Dam (West) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Harwell Irrigation Pond Dam (West) is a privately owned earth dam located in Wheeler, Georgia, with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Built in 1981, this dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans 600 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet for water resources. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

Despite being unregulated by the state and lacking official inspections, the Harwell Irrigation Pond Dam (West) serves its purpose efficiently with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The dam is designed with a buttress core type and serves as a crucial infrastructure for agricultural irrigation in the region. The surrounding area boasts a drainage area of 290 acres, with a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the vital role that Harwell Irrigation Pond Dam (West) plays in supporting agricultural activities in the region. With its strategic location in Georgia and its significant storage capacity, this dam serves as a key component in ensuring water availability for irrigation purposes. Despite its unregulated status, the dam's low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment underline its importance in sustaining water resources for the local community.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

290

Nid Storage

67

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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.