Parham Springs Lake Dam
Parham Springs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parham Springs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parham Springs Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robinson, Earl D. (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Rockmart.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/26/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Rockmart |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.95194, -85.11472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robinson, Earl D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02392 |
| Federal ID | GA02392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |