Augusta Canal Right Embankment
Augusta Canal Right Embankment is an earth dam located in Richmond County, Georgia, built in 1847. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Augusta Canal Right Embankment
The primary purpose of Augusta Canal Right Embankment is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Augusta, Georgia (local government). It impounds the Augusta Canal near Augusta.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 36,082 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1847, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2026.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Richmond |
| Nearest City | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Augusta Canal |
| Coordinates | 33.48626, -81.99333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 36,082 ft |
| Year Completed | 1847 (179 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Augusta, Georgia |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06398 |
| Federal ID | GA06398S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |