Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012

Pearson Creek· Putnam, Georgia· Built 1975· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length255 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDGA05876

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

Grady Leverette

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012?

Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 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 Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012?

Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 is owned by Grady Leverette (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 built?

Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012?

Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012?

Grady Leverette Dam- Gaa237-012 has a dam height of 27 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.