Burdette Lake Dam #2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Burdette Lake Dam #2, also known as Harris-Burdette Dam 2, is a privately owned earth dam located in Wilkes, Georgia.
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Summary
Built in 1967 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and covering an area of 6 acres. With a structural height of 22 feet and a length of 265 feet, the dam's design includes a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway.
Although not state-regulated, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its condition being labeled as "Not Rated," the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unclear. The dam sits in the Little River Community, under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District, and has not undergone any recent inspections or condition assessments. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Burdette Lake Dam #2 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam with potential risk factors that warrant further investigation and monitoring.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
265 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kettle Creek Near Washington
|
6cfs |
Little River Near Washington
|
46cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
672cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
327cfs |
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
|
64cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Burdette Lake Dam #2