Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 315 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04961 |
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
Patten Seed Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam?
Patten Seed & Turfgrass 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 Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam?
Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Patten Seed Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam?
Patten Seed & Turfgrass 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 Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam?
Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on March 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.