Riverside Country Club Lake Dam in Macon, Georgia, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Humidity
The dam, made of earth with a buttress core, stands at 20 feet high with a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a length of 483 feet. It has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 57 acre-feet and normal storage of 42 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Riverside Country Club Lake Dam is rated as having a moderate risk level. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and it has not been inspected or assessed recently. It is not regulated or permitted by the state, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The dam is located in Monroe County, Georgia, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Riverside Country Club Lake Dam presents an intriguing case of a privately owned recreational dam with potential risk factors. Its design and construction details, along with its location and lack of regulatory oversight, offer a unique perspective on the intersection of human infrastructure and natural water systems. Further monitoring and assessment of this dam could provide valuable insights into the management of similar structures in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing water resource pressures.
Dam Length |
483 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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6cfs |
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2030cfs |
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21cfs |
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|
1600cfs |
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|
70cfs |
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|
121cfs |
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