Gill Pond Dam, located in Richland, Georgia, was completed in 1966 and serves as a recreational site along Christmas Branch.
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Owned by the local government, this earth dam with a height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 13.5 feet provides storage for 165.5 acre-feet of water. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 17.4 acres for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Gill Pond Dam has a moderate risk rating of 3, indicating the need for careful monitoring and management. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a last inspection conducted in February 2019. While the dam is not state regulated, it undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Overall, Gill Pond Dam presents an intriguing opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of dam infrastructure and recreational conservation in a unique natural setting in Webster County, Georgia.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
Christmas Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.5 |
Nid Storage |
165.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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