Harold Grinols
Harold Grinols is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Harold Grinols
The primary purpose of Harold Grinols is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Harold Grinols (private). It impounds the Town Branch near Cuthbert.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Cuthbert |
| River/Stream | Town Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.77461, -84.78013 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 675 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Harold Grinols |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02970 |
| Federal ID | GA02970 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |