Berry College Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Berry College Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 74 ft (taller than 98.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 277 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 390 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1938 |
| NID ID | GA00749 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Berry College
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Berry College Reservoir Dam?
Berry College Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Berry College Reservoir Dam?
Berry College Reservoir Dam is owned by Berry College (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Berry College Reservoir Dam built?
Berry College Reservoir Dam was completed in 1928, making it 98 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Berry College Reservoir Dam?
Berry College Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Berry College Reservoir Dam?
Berry College Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 74 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Berry College Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Berry College Reservoir Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.