Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Newton, Georgia, the Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of Jordan & Jones Engineers, who designed this earth dam in 1963 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 48 feet and a length of 700 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 1812 acre-feet and a surface area of 54 acres. Situated within the Boy Scout Camp Community, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area.

Despite being unregulated by the state and lacking a permit for operation, the Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. Classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, this dam poses minimal danger to nearby communities. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently underdeveloped, highlighting areas for improvement in emergency preparedness.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the importance of maintaining and improving infrastructure like the Bert Adams Scout Reservation Dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water supply. By enhancing emergency preparedness and risk management protocols, we can mitigate potential hazards and safeguard this valuable resource for future generations to come.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

54

Hydraulic Height

45

Nid Storage

1812

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

48
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.