Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam
Key Takeaway
Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation 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 | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04663 |
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
Rocky Comfort, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam?
Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation 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 Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam?
Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam is owned by Rocky Comfort, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam built?
Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation 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 Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam?
Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation 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 Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam?
Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam last inspected?
Rocky Comfort, INC. Irrigation Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.