Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam
Key Takeaway
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05233 |
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
Augusta Engineering Department
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam?
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. 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 Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam?
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam is owned by Augusta Engineering Department (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam built?
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam?
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam?
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam last inspected?
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.