Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(south)
Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(south) is an earth dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(south)
The primary purpose of Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(south) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Griffin, Alvin (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 135 square miles.
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 10/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.77761, -83.39583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 135 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Griffin, Alvin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03971 |
| Federal ID | GA03971 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |