Riggs Lake Dam (South)
Key Takeaway
Riggs Lake Dam (South) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 195 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03999 |
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
Development Authority of Bulloch County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Riggs Lake Dam (South)?
Riggs Lake Dam (South) 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 Riggs Lake Dam (South)?
Riggs Lake Dam (South) is owned by Development Authority of Bulloch County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Riggs Lake Dam (South)?
Riggs Lake Dam (South) 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 Riggs Lake Dam (South)?
Riggs Lake Dam (South) has a dam height of 18 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 Riggs Lake Dam (South) last inspected?
Riggs Lake Dam (South) was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.