Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 605 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04008 |
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
Louisiana Land Bank Aca;Pyles, Gary G.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower)?
Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower) 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 Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower)?
Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower) is owned by Louisiana Land Bank Aca;Pyles, Gary G. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower)?
Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower)?
Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower) has a dam height of 22 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 Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower) last inspected?
Riyadh Lake Dam # 3 (Lower) was last inspected on October 4, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.