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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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 |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
10cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
1830cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
12cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6200cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
325cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
396cfs |