Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam

PHILEMA CREEK· Sumter, Georgia· Built 1976· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage709 acre-ft
Surface Area109 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDGA03200

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: February 1, 2003
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Billy Allen Farms LLLP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam?

Powell Dairy Farm 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 Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam?

Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam is owned by Billy Allen Farms LLLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam built?

Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam?

Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam?

Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam last inspected?

Powell Dairy Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2003. 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.