Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 96.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06545 |
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
Georgia Dnr State Parks and Historic Sites Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam?
Richard B. Russell State Park Lake 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 Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam?
Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Dnr State Parks and Historic Sites Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam built?
Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam?
Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.