Richmond Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Richmond Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05093 |
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
Doster, Harry B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Richmond Farm Lake Dam?
Richmond Farm 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 Richmond Farm Lake Dam?
Richmond Farm Lake Dam is owned by Doster, Harry B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Richmond Farm Lake Dam built?
Richmond Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Farm Lake Dam?
Richmond Farm Lake 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 Richmond Farm Lake Dam?
Richmond Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
Richmond Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.