Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 870 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03172 |
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
Quinton Hathcock
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam?
Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond 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 Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam?
Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam is owned by Quinton Hathcock (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam built?
Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam?
Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam?
Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam last inspected?
Richard Boykin Irrig. Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.