Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 580 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03976 |
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
Thurman Griffin & Sons
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam?
Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam?
Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Thurman Griffin & Sons (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam?
Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam?
Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Griffin & Sons Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.