City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| NID ID | GA04684 |
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
City of Washington
Local Government
Nearby Dams
88- Acre Reservoir Dam
Wilkes, GA
Unknown 27 ftCity of Washington Settling Pond Dam
Wilkes, GA
Low Hazard 28 ftCity of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam
Wilkes, GA
Low Hazard 13 ftBurdette Lake Dam #5
Wilkes, GA
Low Hazard 21 ftBurdette Lake Dam #3
Wilkes, GA
Low Hazard 29 ftBurdette Lake Dam #2
Wilkes, GA
Low Hazard 22 ftWashinton-Wilkes Orchard Dam
Wilkes, GA
Low Hazard 22 ftPalmer Lake Dam
Wilkes, GA
Low Hazard 18 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam?
City of Washington Beverdam Creek 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 City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam?
City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam is owned by City of Washington (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam?
City of Washington Beverdam Creek 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 City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam?
City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam has a dam height of 25 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 City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam last inspected?
City of Washington Beverdam Creek Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.