Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam
Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Peach County, Georgia, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Patten Seed & Turfgrass Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Patten Seed & Turfgrass 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 Patten Seed Company (private). It impounds the Unknown near Bonaire.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 315 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 03/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Peach |
| Nearest City | Bonaire |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.54444, -83.74222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 315 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Patten Seed Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04961 |
| Federal ID | GA04961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |