Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam
Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Parrish, Michael And Henry M. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Twin City.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 227 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 138 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 02/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Nearest City | Twin City |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.58308, -82.07733 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 138 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Parrish, Michael and Henry M. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04264 |
| Federal ID | GA04264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |