Parrish Lake Dam
Parrish Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bulloch County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parrish Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parrish Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Parrish, Lula S. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lake Collins Environs.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 10/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bulloch |
| Nearest City | Lake Collins Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.51667, -81.96528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Parrish, Lula S. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03299 |
| Federal ID | GA03299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |