Richardson Lake Dam
North Carolina — Columbus County — Gapway Swamp
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Columbus |
| River | Gapway Swamp |
| Coordinates | 34.22630, -78.95950 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 386 ft |
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 7, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | J. P. Jones Enterprises, LLC |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.