Located in Elbert, Georgia, Roger Kidd Lake Dam is a private earth dam designed by Joe Riley of NRCS and completed in 1996.
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Standing at a height of 25 feet and stretching 180 feet in length, the dam provides a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 10 acres. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam is categorized as having a moderate risk level.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates. Its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," and the last inspection took place in October 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every five years. The dam is not state regulated, but it falls under state jurisdiction, with inspections conducted regularly. Even though it does not have a designated primary purpose, Roger Kidd Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the region.
While lacking certain regulatory oversight, Roger Kidd Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management in the area. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, the dam remains a key feature in maintaining water resources and addressing climatic challenges within the region. Its construction and design highlight the importance of private initiatives in bolstering water infrastructure and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
25 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Broad River Above Carlton
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418cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
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87cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
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46cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
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906cfs |
North Oconee River At College St
|
197cfs |
Middle Oconee River Near Athens
|
312cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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River's Edge Campground
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Pioneer 3
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Pioneer 1
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Pioneer 2
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