Riley Lake Dam
Riley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Georgia, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Riley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Riley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Riley Partners Lp (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 242 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.70139, -85.05194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Riley Partners LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01670 |
| Federal ID | GA01670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |