Located in Richmond Co., Georgia, the Richmond Co.
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Vo-Tech Retention Pond, also known as Richmond Vo-Tech Lake Dam, stands as a crucial water resource for the community. Built in 1979 by Zimmerman, Evans & Leopold, this earth dam boasts a height of 42 feet and a length of 775 feet, providing a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet for recreational purposes. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 128 square miles, this retention pond plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, the Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. Classified as having a high hazard potential but with a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2011, this dam serves as a key component in water management and flood control efforts in the area. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam continues to fulfill its purpose effectively and remains a valuable asset to the community.
As a state-owned structure designed for recreation, the Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond not only provides water storage and flood protection but also offers opportunities for leisure and enjoyment. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in ensuring the well-being of the surrounding environment and community.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
775 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
128 |
Nid Storage |
137 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
10cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
12cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6200cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
1830cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
396cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
325cfs |