Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No.
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2, located in Lamar County, Georgia, was completed in 1978 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and serves as a crucial water management structure along the Pippin Branch. The primary purpose of the dam is irrigation, with a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 95 acre-feet. The dam, classified as an earth dam with a height of 16.6 feet, plays a key role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection. It has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 360 acres and a surface area of 15 acres. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is regularly inspected, with the last inspection conducted in April 2020. Overall, Pippin Brothers Irrigation Lake Dam No. 2 stands as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, ensuring water availability for irrigation and agricultural needs in the area.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
245 |
Dam Height |
16.6 |
River Or Stream |
PIPPIN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
360 |
Nid Storage |
127 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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