Anne Fryer Parramore Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | Wetumpka |
| River/Stream | Tr. Rocky Comfort Cr |
| Coordinates | 30.55380, -84.62780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Imperial Nurseries, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL01004 |
| Federal ID | FL01004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |