Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04946 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Augusta
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam?
Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam?
Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam is owned by City of Augusta (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam built?
Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam?
Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam?
Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam has a dam height of 38 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam last inspected?
Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.