Aug. Canal Left Embkmnt + Structures (Below + Bulkhead Structure)
Georgia — Richmond County — Augusta Canal
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Richmond |
| River | Augusta Canal |
| Coordinates | 33.49265, -81.99509 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,245 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 4, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1847 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Augusta, Georgia |
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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.