Parrish Irrigation Pond #2
Key Takeaway
Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05015 |
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
JSR Farms LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Parrish Irrigation Pond #2?
Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 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 Parrish Irrigation Pond #2?
Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 is owned by JSR Farms LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 built?
Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Parrish Irrigation Pond #2?
Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 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 Parrish Irrigation Pond #2?
Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 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 Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 last inspected?
Parrish Irrigation Pond #2 was last inspected on October 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.