Rice Lake Dam South
Rice Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rice Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Rice Lake Dam South is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rhonda Rice Cowart Life Estate (private). It impounds the Unknown near Bethlehem Church Environ.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 915 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 372 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 879 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 10/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Bethlehem Church Environ |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.65028, -84.58833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 915 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 879 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rhonda Rice Cowart Life Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01072 |
| Federal ID | GA01072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |