Richland Creek Reservoir Dam
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Paulding County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Richland Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Richland Creek Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paulding County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Richland Creek.
The dam stands 125 feet tall and stretches 4,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 292 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,927 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,518 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/2019.
At 125 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Paulding |
| River/Stream | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.07772, -84.85377 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,927 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,927 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 292 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,518 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Paulding County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06052 |
| Federal ID | GA06052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |