Anne Fryer Parramore Dam

Anne Fryer Parramore Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Anne Fryer Parramore Dam

The primary purpose of Anne Fryer Parramore Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Imperial Nurseries, Inc (private). It impounds the Tr. Rocky Comfort Cr near Wetumpka.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/2025.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateFlorida
CountyGadsden
Nearest CityWetumpka
River/StreamTr. Rocky Comfort Cr
Coordinates30.55380, -84.62780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge140 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerIMPERIAL NURSERIES, INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDFL01004
Federal IDFL01004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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