Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Turner, Georgia, the Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam serves as a vital water resource for agricultural purposes in the region.
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Summary
Built in 2007, this earth dam stands at a height of 16.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 46 acre-feet. The dam is owned privately and is primarily used for irrigation, helping to sustain farming operations in the area.
Although the dam is categorized as low hazard potential, it has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. Furthermore, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to prevent any potential hazards related to its operation. Overall, the Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region while posing a moderate risk that requires careful management.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Height |
16.4 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River At Ga 32
|
4340cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson
|
531cfs |
Turkey Creek At Byromville
|
10cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Wendell Hobby Irrigation Pond Dam