City of Refuge
Key Takeaway
City of Refuge is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 344 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| NID ID | GA05708 |
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 Refuge
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Refuge?
City of Refuge 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 City of Refuge?
City of Refuge is owned by City Of Refuge (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of City of Refuge?
City of Refuge serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Refuge?
City of Refuge has a dam height of 28 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.