Rigsby Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 1,260 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rigsby Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Rigsby Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reber (private). It impounds the Unknown near Camilla.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 06/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Mitchell |
| Nearest City | Camilla |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.24342, -84.10544 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reber |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04919 |
| Federal ID | GA04919 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |