Richmond Factory Pond Dam
Richmond Factory Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, Georgia, built in 1850. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Richmond Factory Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Richmond Factory Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bobby Fulcher, Sr. (private). It impounds the Spirit Creek near Cracewood =environs>.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 406 acre-feet. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Cracewood =environs> |
| River/Stream | Spirit Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.34806, -82.05500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bobby Fulcher, Sr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00922 |
| Federal ID | GA00922 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |