Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam
Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Georgia, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam
Richard B. Russell State Park Lake Dam is a dam in Elbert, Georgia. The dam is owned by Georgia Dnr State Parks And Historic Sites Division (state).
The dam stands 51 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/18/2016.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| Coordinates | 34.16450, -82.73353 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Georgia Dnr State Parks and Historic Sites Division |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06545 |
| Federal ID | GA06545 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |