Beverly Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Thomas, Georgia· Built 1930· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Beverly Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA)
Dam Length665 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDGA03593

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 18, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Beverly, Frank and Max

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beverly Lake Dam?

Beverly Lake 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 Beverly Lake Dam?

Beverly Lake Dam is owned by Beverly, Frank and Max (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Beverly Lake Dam built?

Beverly Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Beverly Lake Dam?

Beverly Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Beverly Lake Dam?

Beverly Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Beverly Lake Dam last inspected?

Beverly Lake Dam was last inspected on July 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.