Parrish Pond Dam, located in Cook County, Georgia, is a private-owned structure along the Youngs Mill Creek that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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This earth dam, with a height of 11.8 feet and a length of 845 feet, has a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet and a normal storage of 268 acre-feet. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, with a five-year inspection frequency to ensure its safety and integrity.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Parrish Pond Dam has been inspected as recently as April 2016, with its condition assessed as "not rated." The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, indicating a simple design for water management. Positioned within a picturesque setting in Nashville, Georgia, this dam offers a surface area of 67 acres for recreational activities, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human-made structures with natural water systems.
Dam Length |
845 |
Dam Height |
11.8 |
River Or Stream |
YOUNGS MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
67 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.4 |
Nid Storage |
518 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |