Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 in Richmond, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam designed by J.
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E. Sirrine Co. and completed in 1960. The dam has a height of 9 feet and a hydraulic height of 8.9 feet, with a storage capacity of 4650 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and the last inspection took place in April 2014.
Located in an unspecified river or stream, the dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting. It is not owned or funded by any federal agency and has no associated structures or agency oversight. The spillway is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are similarly uncontrolled. With a surface area of 418 acres and a drainage area of the same size, the dam serves as a vital component in wastewater treatment management in the area.
Despite its unregulated status, Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 plays a crucial role in managing wastewater and maintaining environmental stability in the region. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam stands as a testament to effective private infrastructure management in the realm of water resources and climate conservation.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
19700 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
418 |
Hydraulic Height |
8.9 |
Drainage Area |
418 |
Nid Storage |
4650 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6790cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
11cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
8cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
399cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
2080cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
7cfs |