Dickey Rish Dam
Dickey Rish Dam is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Georgia, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dickey Rish Dam
The primary purpose of Dickey Rish Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rish Archie C & Marilyn (private). It impounds the Reedy Branch Creek near Broxton.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coffee |
| Nearest City | Broxton |
| River/Stream | Reedy Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.68278, -82.88083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rish Archie C & Marilyn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05841 |
| Federal ID | GA05841 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |