Richland Creek Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 125 ft (taller than 99.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 292 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,518 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06052 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Paulding County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Richland Creek Reservoir Dam?
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Richland Creek Reservoir Dam?
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam is owned by Paulding County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Richland Creek Reservoir Dam?
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Richland Creek Reservoir Dam?
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 125 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 Richland Creek Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.