Babcock Wilcox Lake Dam
Babcock Wilcox Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Babcock Wilcox Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Babcock Wilcox Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Babcock And Wilcox Company (private). It impounds the Grindstone Branch near Rhodes Pond Community.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Rhodes Pond Community |
| River/Stream | Grindstone Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.32417, -82.11250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Babcock and Wilcox Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02123 |
| Federal ID | GA02123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |