Richey Lane Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Richey Lane Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| NID ID | GA04107 |
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
Douglas-Coffee County Industrial Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Richey Lane Pond Dam?
Richey Lane 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 Richey Lane Pond Dam?
Richey Lane Pond Dam is owned by Douglas-Coffee County Industrial Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Richey Lane Pond Dam?
Richey Lane 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 Richey Lane Pond Dam?
Richey Lane Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Richey Lane Pond Dam last inspected?
Richey Lane Pond Dam was last inspected on July 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.