Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South)
Key Takeaway
Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 135 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03971 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Griffin, Alvin
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South)?
Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South)?
Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) is owned by Griffin, Alvin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South)?
Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South)?
Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) last inspected?
Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) was last inspected on October 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.