Richardson Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyColumbus
Nearest CityCherry Grove
River/StreamGapway Swamp
Coordinates34.22630, -78.95950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Length386 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage288 acre-ft
Max Storage288 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Max Discharge53 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJ. P. Jones Enterprises, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/07/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01194
Federal IDNC01194
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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