Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam

Birch Creek· Pike, Georgia· Built 1981· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage277 acre-ft
Normal Storage171 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDGA06368

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Alvin Huddleston

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam?

Birch Creek Farms 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 Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam?

Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam is owned by Alvin Huddleston (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam built?

Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam?

Birch Creek Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.

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.