Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,455 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04005 |
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 # 2?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 2 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 # 2?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 2 is owned by Tillman, Billy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 2?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 2 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 # 2?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 2 has a dam height of 18 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 # 2 last inspected?
Billy Tillman Lake Dam # 2 was last inspected on October 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.