Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam dam
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam
Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam, located in Richmond County, Georgia, was completed in 1992 and stands at a height of 20 feet with a length of 800 feet. Designed by CRANSTON, ROBERTSON, AND WHITE, this earth dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Raes Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 495 acre-feet and is classified as having a high hazard potential.
The dam's condition assessment in 2019 deemed it to be in satisfactory condition, with a moderate risk level assigned. Despite its private ownership, the state of Georgia regulates and inspects the dam to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, underscoring the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to mitigate any potential risks to the surrounding community. With a designated inspection frequency and emergency action plan requirements in place, Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam remains a vital component in safeguarding against flood events in the region.
In the event of an emergency, local authorities and residents can refer to the dam's updated contact information and risk management measures. With its strategic location and design, Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the Augusta area. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, ensuring the integrity and safety of structures like Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam is paramount for protecting lives and property in the community.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 27 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 27 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,580 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 214 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam.
Boat launches
- Mccormick County
- Columbia County
- Burnettown
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Wildwood County Park
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Lick Fork Lake
Fishing spots
Track Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam
Where does the data for Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Wrightsboro Rd. Det. Dam.