City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam

LITTLE BEAVERDAM CREEK· Wilkes, Georgia· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA)
Dam Length435 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage279 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA02229

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 19, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Washington

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam?

City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior 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 Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam?

City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior 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 Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam?

City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam?

City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam last inspected?

City of Washington Little Beaverdam Creek Reservior Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2016. 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.