Richards Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityWHITESBURG
River/StreamUNKNOWN
Coordinates33.50556, -84.90333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage81 acre-ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area393 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRichards, H. F.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/01/2000
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA02331
Federal IDGA02331
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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