Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 138 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04264 |
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
Parrish, Michael and Henry M.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam?
Parrish 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 Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam?
Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Parrish, Michael and Henry M. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Dam?
Parrish 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 Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam?
Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Dam last inspected?
Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on February 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.