Richmond Farm Lake Dam
Richmond Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Richmond Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Richmond Farm Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Doster, Harry B. (private). It impounds the Long Creek/long Branch near Norris/warrenton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 337 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 600 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Norris/warrenton |
| River/Stream | Long Creek/long Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.38972, -82.76167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Doster, Harry B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05093 |
| Federal ID | GA05093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |