Red Bone Creek Farm Pond Dam, located in Franklin, Georgia, is a private structure managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Humidity
This earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,285 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 856.95 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Red Bone Creek and serves a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Despite being unlisted as a state-regulated dam, Red Bone Creek Farm Pond Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one in September 2019. The dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as undetermined, and its condition is not rated. However, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level. While no emergency action plan (EAP) is listed, the dam's structure and storage capacity present a vital component in the region's water resource infrastructure, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure safety and sustainability for the community and environment.
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
Red Bone Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
59 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
1285 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
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Chattahoochee Bend State Park
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McIntosh Reserve Park
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Brush Creek County Park
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