Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam
Key Takeaway
Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 95.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00992 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Boy Scouts of America, Atlanta Area Council
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam?
Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam?
Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam is owned by Boy Scouts of America, Atlanta Area Council (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam built?
Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam?
Bert Adams Scout Reservation 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 Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam?
Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam last inspected?
Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.