Beasley Pond Dam, located in Adrian, Georgia, was completed in 1955 and serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts.
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The dam, with a height of 13.6 feet and a length of 525 feet, holds a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is rated as having a moderate risk level.
Managed by a private owner, Beasley Pond Dam stands as an earth-type structure with a buttress core design. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no state regulation or inspection currently in place. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Beasley Pond Dam's historical significance and recreational value make it an interesting site to explore. With its unique design and moderate risk assessment, this dam presents an opportunity to study the intersection of water infrastructure, environmental management, and public safety in the context of Georgia's waterways.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
13.6 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
13.2 |
Drainage Area |
360 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Structural Height |
13.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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