Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03075 |
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
Tillman, Billy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 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 Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 is owned by Tillman, Billy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 built?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 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 Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 has a dam height of 11 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 Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 last inspected?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 1 was last inspected on October 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.