Burch Lake Dam

CROSS CREEK· Dodge, Georgia· Built 1955· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Burch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA)
Dam Length535 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage268 acre-ft
Normal Storage204 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area665 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDGA00249

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: October 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Bobby Burch

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burch Lake Dam?

Burch 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 Burch Lake Dam?

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

When was Burch Lake Dam built?

Burch Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Burch Lake Dam?

Burch Lake 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 Burch Lake Dam?

Burch Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Burch Lake Dam last inspected?

Burch Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. 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.