Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond
Key Takeaway
Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 42 ft (taller than 92.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04940 |
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
State of Georgia
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond?
Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond 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 Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond?
Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond is owned by State of Georgia (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond built?
Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond?
Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond 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 Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond?
Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond has a dam height of 42 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 Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond last inspected?
Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond was last inspected on November 16, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.