River Road Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
River Road Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. 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 | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 7,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 116 acres |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | GA04601 |
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
Dalton Utilities
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of River Road Reservoir Dam?
River Road 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 River Road Reservoir Dam?
River Road Reservoir Dam is owned by Dalton Utilities (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was River Road Reservoir Dam built?
River Road Reservoir Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 River Road Reservoir Dam?
River Road 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 River Road Reservoir Dam?
River Road Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 40 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 River Road Reservoir Dam last inspected?
River Road Reservoir Dam was last inspected on August 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.