Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam in Richmond, Georgia, serves a crucial role in flood risk reduction for the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28.4 feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure helps to mitigate the potential impact of flooding events in the region.

Owned by the local government and designed by the County Engineer, this dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. The dam has a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, with normal storage at 10 acre-feet. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the structure operates efficiently to manage excess water levels during periods of heavy rainfall.

While the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, it is inspected approximately every five years to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control. The Augusta Golf Course Flood Control Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from the impacts of flooding, highlighting the importance of effective water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

28.4

Nid Storage

23

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.