Richmond Co. Vo-Tech Retention Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Richmond Co., Georgia, the Richmond Co.


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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.