Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam #1
Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Tift County, Georgia, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Parrish Irrigation Pond Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Parrish Farms Inc. (private). It impounds the Arnold Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,830 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 525 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 340 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 02/01/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tift |
| River/Stream | Arnold Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.44778, -83.60750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Parrish Farms Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05014 |
| Federal ID | GA05014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |